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...
Divorced parents who abuse substances like drugs or alcohol risk the chance of losing custody of their children. When it comes to child custody in Virginia, the courts always make decisions in keeping what are determined to be the best interests of the children. It is...
A Virginia family court judge often hands down rulings on property division issues. If you file for divorce, you and your spouse must sign an agreement regarding who gets what assets and who is responsible for paying any existing marital debt. This state, like most,...
Celebrity married couples have a tough time keeping their private lives private. That’s especially true when power couples like Kim Kardashian and Kanye West decide to divorce. Many Virginia residents are likely aware of this spotlighted duo -- known in the media as...
Deciding to end a marriage is never an easy decision. There are so many issues to figure out, especially in a high asset divorce situation. When a promise of marriage has been made, it’s usually customary to give an engagement ring and it might be that when the...
Payors and payees of spousal support know that the rules changed regarding how payments figure on income tax returns. Most Virginia residents know that alimony payments are not tax deductible and those receiving those payments do not have to claim the funds as taxable...
Most people are familiar with the Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos divorce. If ever there was a high asset divorce, this one was it. Virginia residents might know that the former couple had to deal with billions of dollars in assets. The divorce of the founder and CEO of...
You may be one of many Virginia spouses who couldn’t wait to sign the settlement papers in your divorce because you wanted to get as far away as possible from your ex. Perhaps you encountered challenges during child custody or property division proceedings because the...
