The phenomenon known as "gray divorce" has grown increasingly common. The term refers to couples aged 50 and older choosing to end their marriages. Several factors contribute to this trend, including longer life expectancies, shifting societal norms and a desire for...
Divorce can significantly impact your personal and professional life, especially if you own a business. Business owners going through a divorce are wise to take steps to safeguard their business interests to help better ensure that the business remains viable and...
Finding workable child custody and visitation plans during a divorce or separation in Virginia can be challenging. Parents can start by negotiating an agreement that suits both parties while prioritizing the child's well-being. If parents cannot agree, the court makes...
Divorce is usually a challenging experience. From deciding to divorce to making plans during and after the divorce, it can take a toll on even the most well-adjusted person. Many couples wonder if it is possible to have an amicable divorce—after all, the divorce...
When parents go their separate ways, one of the most challenging issues to resolve can be child custody. In some cases, the child may express a preference about which parent they want to live with. Can a child decide which parent to live with in a Virginia custody...
Even in the best of cases, divorce is a complex legal process. This process can become even more complicated when it involves the division of assets located in foreign countries. Assets in foreign countries are generally subject to the laws of the land in which they...
How Virginia divorce law handles frozen embryos could be changing A trial in a Virginia court could have dramatic implications for how divorce law addresses the division of frozen embryos. This complex issue is unfolding in Fairfax County, where a divorced couple's...
Military service brings unique challenges, not only to those in uniform but also to their families. Among the complexities that military families face, divorce can be particularly daunting, especially when one spouse is deployed overseas. In such cases, understanding...
When you’re headed to a Virginia court to finalize a settlement after determining that you want to move on in life without your spouse, you must be prepared to resolve property and debt issues. The court will equitably split any money, land or other assets you...
If you're looking into a divorce in Virginia, you may have encountered the term "high-asset divorce," one many outside the legal profession aren't familiar with. Its meaning is easy enough to deduce from the name alone: a divorce that involves dividing many valuable...