Special Considerations for Divorcing After Age 50
After decades of building a life together, the idea of divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when it happens later in life. But the reality is, divorce after age 50 (often ...
Navigating High-Asset Divorce: Strategies and Considerations
Divorces are rarely simple, but high-asset divorces often bring an added layer of complexity. With significant assets on the line—ranging from real estate and investment portfolios to businesses and retirement ...
Tips for Making Co-Parenting Work After Separation
Parenting following a separation from your child’s other parent can be a stressful and emotionally challenging experience. Co-parenting effectively begins with making a commitment to your child’s happiness and health, ...
Who Gets the Dog in a Virginia Divorce?
Dogs aren’t just pets anymore – they’ve become part of the family. Unfortunately, the law still doesn’t see it that way. While animal law continues to evolve, for now pets ...
What to Know About Equitable Distribution in a Virginia Divorce
Divorce can often prove contentious – especially when it comes to who gets what. Many couples struggle to agree upon who will receive specific assets and pieces of property. In ...
Protecting Your Business During a Divorce
Running a business and going through divorce have one thing in common: they can both be very difficult. But when you own a business and are going through a divorce ...
What to Know About Child Testimony in Virginia Divorce Cases
When a couple with children makes the decision to divorce, it impacts not only themselves but also their kids. Determining the new custody arrangement for children can often prove complicated, ...
The Difference between Alimony and Child Support
When a couple is going through a divorce case in Virginia, there are two different financial awards that a judge can order one spouse to pay to the other. These ...
When Might a Lump-Sum Alimony Payment Be a Good Option?
During many marriages, one partner makes certain sacrifices for the better good of the relationship. For instance, one spouse may stay home with the children rather than work, so that ...
What Is the Date of Separation in a Virginia Divorce?
Relationships are hard work in general, but have been made tougher over the last year due to COVID-19 and mandated quarantines. Spouses have been spending more time together than they ...