Raising a child is expensive. In addition to the basic expenses such as food, clothing and shelter, there are numerous other expenses that need to be considered. The state of Virginia recognizes that in most circumstances child support is critical, and both parents...
What will happen to the house, who will get which car and even who will get the living room furniture are common questions that are often asked as part of a Virginia couple’s property division settlement. These are all important considerations in the divorce process....
It probably sounded like a good idea at the time. Over the course of a marriage, a Virginia couple is likely to make several decisions that can have a significant financial impact. If one or more of these decisions may have a negative impact on one of the individuals...
When you first started noticing problems in your marriage, you may have done what many Virginia spouses do: Turned to a friend for guidance or picked up a few self-help books on marriage. Perhaps, you and your spouse went to counseling together but ultimately decided...
What is it worth? In some Virginia residents’ eyes, their home is priceless. It is the place where their dreams were made, their children grew up and they planned to live happily ever after. Or perhaps, the individual considers the home to be almost worthless; it...
Getting a divorce can raise many questions that some Virginia residents may not have considered before. In particular, when it comes to property division, individuals may wonder what belongs to whom and whether specific assets will be divided during the legal...
You've likely heard the saying that all is fair in love and war. Marriage can sometimes feel like both. If you're one of many Virginia spouses who are contemplating divorce, you might relate to others in the past who determined their relationships were more like war...
In many cases, when individuals decide to end their marriages, finding alternative living arrangements is not always immediately possible. As a result, some Virginia residents may have to continue living together even though they have made the decision to...
When Virginia residents and those elsewhere decide to end their marriages, they often want to get it over with as quickly as possible. Of course, try as they might to move matters along, divorce can take time. The exact amount of time will depend on numerous...
The feelings associated with any relationship can be complicated. Some days married individuals may love their spouses more than anything, and other days they may wonder how they even got together. Unfortunately, when those latter days significantly outnumber the...
