If you’re one of many people in Virginia whose marriage has taken a turn for the worst, you may have some difficult decisions to make. Should you decide to file for divorce, especially if you have children, the decision will activate a series of additional choices and...
Even millionaire and billionaire couples can be civil to each other as they realize their marriages are coming to an end. For instance, when Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his now former wife Mackenzie announced they were calling it quits, everyone knew this would be a...
Divorce is one of the most emotionally fraught life experiences to get through. It’s even more stressful for Virginia residents who are 50 years old and older. It’s likely that one spouse will be paying the other alimony or spousal support, but there is no guarantee...
When you navigate a major life change, it can be stressful to your health, even if it is a change that you desire and have chosen to make. For instance, you might determine it better to file for divorce in a Virginia court rather than remain in an unhappy marriage. As...
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...
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...
