A Future You Can Be Excited For
When a couple owns a business together, they both likely play an integral part in keeping it operational. They both put in hard work and a lot of hours to help the business to remain successful. It’s not a pleasant thing to think about, but a couple that’s considering...
If you’re like many Americans who have been in the workplace for a few decades or longer, a good deal of your assets may be in retirement accounts of various types. You may have a 401(k) or an individual retirement account (IRA). You may have a pension plan –...
Going through a divorce can be tough, emotional and daunting. As couples consider their options, mediation is among the common alternatives to traditional litigation. But is mediation right for everyone? As you consider this option, you may ask: How can mediation help...
When parents split up in Virginia, the court may issue a custody order. This typically addresses two main areas: Physical and legal custody. Physical custody refers to where the child will live, which parent they’ll be with, and when the parents will make exchanges....
The winter holidays are typically celebrated with family and friends. However, when divorce splits a family, it can be expected to affect the minor children of the former couple. As adults who must co-parent, a certain level of civility is required to arrange custody...
Unfortunately, a spouse may hide assets during their divorce. Perhaps they believe they have a stronger claim to some properties and, hence, they don't want those assets to be subject to property division. Or they want to avoid paying alimony or at least lower their...
Couples often envision growing old together as a harmonious journey, sharing both life's highs and the inevitable lows. However, for some, the golden years bring about a stark realization: it is best to walk the path forward separately. When children are grown and the...
For the most part, information shared in court proceedings is publicly accessible- and this includes divorce cases. This can be stressful for divorcing couples, and they may feel like their privacy has been invaded on top of all the other stress. Fortunately, there...
Getting divorced will affect your life in many ways. You likely already know that it will affect your finances, your legal and tax status and your time with your children - if you have any. Here are a couple of other things divorce will affect that you might not have...
When a custody dispute reaches the point where a child may need to testify, it can be a stressful and emotional experience for both the child and their parents. In Virginia, a child’s testimony may play a role in custody decisions, particularly if the court believes...