No matter what happens with their own relationships, parents must ensure that the needs of their children always come first. In Virginia, and everywhere in the country, when parents divorce, one parent will likely be making child support payments as per a court order....
Parents who have decided to divorce know that this serious decision will have an effect on their children. Like many parents in Virginia who have made like decisions, there is the desire to settle child custody issues amicably and as quickly as possible. Family court...
When a marriage ends in divorce, a large portion of the process involves dividing the marital assets between the two spouses. While property division is equal in a few states, Virginia and most other states use a system of equitable distribution, the goal of which is...
For generations, divorced spouses have complained about the burden of alimony, also known as spousal support. In many cases in the past, the courts obligated one spouse, usually the husband, to make monthly support payments to the other, and those payments often...
After a divorce or breakup, parents will have many decisions to make about how to cooperate in the raising of their children. Some parents can address many of these decisions on their own, but others are too risky to resolve without the backing of the court. Child...
After a marriage has lasted years or even decades, it is likely that the couple has amassed considerable assets. From vacation properties and a family business to deferred compensation packages and retirement funds, these high asset divorces can quickly become mired...
No two Virginia parents will have the exact same parenting journey in life, although many parents can relate to one another, especially those who have recently navigated divorce. Devising a child custody plan that includes terms of agreement for summer break can be...
It has never been a secret that getting unhitched can be expensive. That can be especially true for Virginia spouses going through a high asset divorce. A contested divorce is already quite expensive. If the couple has children or owns valuable assets, the costs may...
Couples who have a high net worth may have assets that aren’t in the forefronts of their minds. These are the types of assets that perhaps one spouse in Virginia may suspect the other is hiding. Hiding assets never benefits anyone in the long run and they will need to...
Financial disputes are often at the heart of marital discord for couples. Those disagreements often continue when divorce becomes the only solution. When emotions run high, some spouses just want to be done with the process as soon as possible. However, it’s crucial...
