When marriage becomes a partnership both people want to escape, it may be time to have the divorce discussion. It’s possible that one soon-to-be former spouse will be paying alimony to the other, so it is good to know what factors are in Virginia that are used to...
Statistics have shown the more wealth a couple has, the more apt they are to divorce. High asset divorce can be especially taxing on both spouses since there is so much on the line. It seems the more Virginia couples earn, the more they could face trouble in their...
When you walk into a Virginia courtroom to litigate issues regarding marriage dissolution, you might feel your palms sweating or heart beating faster, especially if it’s the first time you’ve ever gone to court. Divorce is stressful for many reasons; it’s common for...
Often the stakes are high when a couple chooses to end a marriage. Spouses experience challenges in their relationships from time to time, but for those couples in Virginia who have a lot on the line financially, going through a high asset divorce can have many...
When two people decide to get a divorce, they often focus on the emotional aspects, which is understandable. However, it is important that they not overlook many of the financial issues that come into play when a marriage ends. Some here in Virginia may assume that if...
Most people expect that their divorce will impact their finances, in both negative and positive ways. However, they may not realize that they have the power to prevent some of the potential losses by making smart choices around their taxes. Fortunately, experts have...
Investment accounts, retirement accounts and pension plans often play a significant role when a Virginia couple decides to divorce. As thoughts turn to what each individual wants from the divorce, the bank account and house are generally the first items considered....
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...
