Going through a divorce in Virginia can be a difficult and emotional experience, and one aspect that can be particularly challenging is figuring out how to divide your assets and debts. If you and your spouse are unable to come to an agreement, the court will decide...
Family Law
Why a judge might reject a divorce in Virginia
People get divorced for many reasons. In most cases, divorces are usually granted without extensive litigation. However, certain circumstances can make a court reject a divorce petition in Virginia. No-fault and fault-based divorce In Virginia, a resident can file for...
Proving child’s best interests in a Virginia custody battle
Divorce can be exceptionally hard on families with children, even if the parents don’t have to fight over custody. The emotional toll on both the parents and the children doubles if there is an intense custody battle. Above everything else, the court will look at the...
Protecting your pension in a divorce
Divorce can be one of the most stressful and all-around worst times of your life. And a big part of that is trying to split up what was once your joint finances. If you're going through (or considering) a divorce in Virginia, you'll want as complete an understanding...
When 50/50 custody doesn’t work
Virginia law generally allows divorced parents to share custody of their children assuming that they are fit to do so. In some cases, it may be appropriate to split custody in a 50/50 manner. However, this isn't always what is best for the children. An even split may...
What is included in every successful co-parenting plan?
After parents in Virginia get a divorce, they should focus on the best ways to parent their children. To have a truly successful co-parenting plan, these aspects should always be included. Understand your parental rights When you create a co-parenting plan, you should...
How to get financial independence after a divorce in Virginia
There are a lot of tough transitions that happen during a Virginia divorce. One of the hardest adjustments comes to one’s finances – it can be hard to go from a duel to single income household. A big mistake is not thinking about what your finances will look like...
Childless couples and divorce
Divorce is a painful process for married Virginia couples. When they have no children, the issues most often lie with finances. Here is what to know about childless divorce. What is the rate of divorce among childless couples? Everyone has heard of the term “for the...
How a narcissistic spouse can affect the divorce process
Divorce is usually a very emotional process that can involve pain, grief and tension. When one of the spouses is a narcissist, the process can become even more complex, as some Virginia residents have discovered. Seeking a divorce from a narcissistic spouse can take...
The adoption process in Virginia
If you live in Virginia and want to expand your family while enriching the life of a child, you may have considered adoption. When you decide that you're ready to welcome a new child into your home, you'll have to go through a state-approved process before the...