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 ...
What to Know About Keeping Your Child in Private School Post-Divorce
For parents in many parts of Virginia, there are many terrific options for private schools. Many parents who are considering divorce often wonder whether or not their children can continue ...
Are Engagement and Wedding Rings Considered Marital Property?
Divorce is never easy. It involves a number of decisions that must be made and issues that must be settled. One such issue is the division of the marital assets. ...
Dealing with a Financially Abusive Spouse? Here’s What You Can Do
The concept of abuse between two people usually conjures up physical or emotional turmoil. However, there is another common type of abuse that can also wreak much harm on its ...
The Internet Remembers: Social Media Dos and Don’ts in Divorce
If you find yourself involved in a family law dispute, whether it is over divorce, custody, spousal or child support, or any other related issue, the Internet – social media ...
Documenting Your Separation
The date upon which you and your spouse separate and cease living together as a married couple can have significant implications in your divorce. The date of separation affects when ...