A lot of divorces end up being more confrontational than expected. When this happens, you need to be prepared to protect yourself against allegations of wrongdoing, from engaging in alcohol and substance abuse to putting a new romantic relationship before your...
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Virginia spousal support and factors that determine an award
Marriage not only unites the couple legally, but it also combines their home, property and finances. While it might not be split evenly, each spouse has obligations to the other during their union. A divorce severs their union; however, it does not immediately end the...
What are the grounds for divorce in Virginia?
If you are contemplating divorce in Virginia, you may wonder if you need to show grounds for your divorce. Virginia law permits both no-fault and fault-based divorces, offering options based on your circumstances. No-fault divorce In Virginia, a no-fault divorce...
Where to look for evidence to support child custody modification
Do you feel like your child custody order is no longer tenable? If so, then you need to figure out how to modify it to protect your child’s best interests. While you can try to negotiate a new arrangement with your child’s other parent, you need to be prepared to take...
Staying focused on the legal issues in a divorce
Divorce can take an emotional toll on Virginia residents. After all, no one gets married thinking that the relationship will end in divorce. However, despite the emotions that are oftentimes inseparable from the divorce process, a recent news article noted how...
How much child support will I pay?
If you are ordered to pay child support, you may have questions about how much you will pay, as well as whether your financial circumstances can change the calculation. Child support guidelines In Virginia, a parent’s child support obligations are based on the state’s...
If we divorce, do we split student loan debt too?
When going through a divorce in Virginia, it is crucial to comprehend the ramifications of student loan debt. The categorization of this debt as marital, separate or hybrid property is key in deciding its allocation between spouses. Fair distribution in Virginia...
An overview of prenuptial agreements
Although most couples do not enter marriage with the intention to divorce, a prenuptial agreement can protect both spouses if the relationship eventually ends. A prenuptial agreement addresses the couple’s financial rights and responsibilities. It can also include...
Tips for protecting your privacy during divorce
When you’re in the middle of a divorce, nearly every aspect of your life can be put under the microscope. Sometimes there’s good reason for this, such as when the court tries to determine physical and legal custody as well as property division. In other instances,...
How will debt impact your divorce?
For many people who are getting ready to go through a divorce in Virginia, the process is all about regaining control over their own future. They may be in a relationship that simply is not improving no matter what they do, or perhaps something happened that makes...