In decades past, there was an assumption that children should stay with their mother after a marital breakup. The reason for this stemmed from mothers traditionally being the main caregivers of the family. These days, however, fathers in Virginia are more involved in the lives of their children, and most courts today factor this into their decisions. Yet, why does…
One of the most important things for a Virginia parent during a divorce is preserving the relationship he or she has with the kids. When a marriage ends, it can bring out strong emotions that one parent may struggle to manage, even after the divorce is final. Negative feelings toward the other parent can eventually begin to affect custody and…
Obviously, no couple enters marriage with plans of divorcing in the back of their minds. Yet, just this year alone, thousands of spouses in Virginia and across the country will divorce. Many of these spouses are parents, so the needs of their children must remain their primary concern often for years after the divorce is finalized. For this reason, many…
The dissolution of a marriage does not have to be filled with conflict and contention. There are other options that can help to bring an amicable divorce resolution. Without a doubt, a high-asset divorce can be complex due to the number of assets and property that must be divided. For many spouses in Virginia who go through a high-asset divorce,…
In Richmond, Virginia, and surrounding regions, many older married couples are deciding to go their separate ways. This is a trend that is also noticeable throughout the country. A gray divorce refers to spouses age 55 and older who determine that they would rather start over in life without their partners than stay in an unhappy relationship. Since the 1990s,…
If a Virginia married couple files for divorce, especially if they have children, it typically sets off a chain of events that includes a decision-making process for both spouses. Even if two spouses kept certain funds in separately owned bank accounts during their marriage, they are still, by law, financially responsible for each other as long as the marriage lasts.…
When a Virginia judge issues a court order with regard to your co-parenting agreement in a divorce, it is critical that you and your ex both adhere to its terms. As a parent, you want what is best for your kids, especially when your decision to file for divorce has caused a bit of upheaval in their lives. A solid…
A divorce can be tumultuous. When the dust clears many are shocked to find that their spouses are living well while they themselves are struggling financially. To avoid this, it is important to understand the laws related to divorce in Virginia and to know how to avoid the most common mistakes that cause hardships after a breakup. Getting it all…
For many divorcing couples, spousal support can be a bone of contention. After all, some individuals may not want to have to continue supporting a former spouse via alimony payments. However, it is not uncommon for courts in Virginia to award alimony to spouses who earned less during the course of the marriage, who stayed home to raise the children…
When a couple decides their marriage has ended, they often have much more to figure out than who gets what assets. In Virginia, many couples in the throes of divorce also need to discuss how the debts will be settled during the property division process. For a lot of married couples, certain assets like vehicles are in both names as…