The Virginia family law code recognizes and upholds marital agreements, including postnuptial contracts. If you do not already know, postnuptial agreements resemble premarital agreements, the main difference being one occurs before marriage, and the other occurs after...
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What happens to your FEHB when you divorce a federal employee?
If you or your spouse is a federal employee, you have access to excellent benefits, including Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB). When spouses divorce, it is crucial to understand how your FEHB coverage and that of your family are affected. When just one spouse...
Getting divorced? Who gets the dog?
Divorce can bring up a lot of different questions, depending on your situation. If you're a parent, you're likely wondering who's going to live with the children. If not, then you’ll still be wondering how assets are going to be divided. A pet dog can feel like sort...
“Hidden” crypto-assets can be found in divorce
Cryptocurrency has become one of the biggest sources of conflict in many divorces. Many of those who invested early saw the value of their investment skyrocket. The problem is that cryptocurrency by its very nature is anonymous and therefore easy to hide. Even though...
Only bring up divorce when you’re sure
Have you ever been involved in an argument with your spouse when you felt the urge to tell them that maybe you should just end the marriage? Or have you ever been so angry about something that they did that you told them you wanted to leave? Many people have had this...
Is a prenup a plan for divorce?
Getting married is an exciting time, but also an important decision. While there are remedies for a marriage that does not go as planned, it is not the situation you have in mind when you decide to get married. Considering a prenuptial agreement can be a challenging...
Will the Virginia courts punish your cheating ex in a divorce?
Your marital vows likely included a promise to remain faithful to one another. The sad truth is that many people fail to uphold that vow. Sexual and emotional infidelity are among the top reasons that modern couples call it quits. Those who married prior to infidelity...
It is time to modify your custody order to make it work better?
Your Virginia custody order or parenting plan sets all of the ground rules for your shared custody arrangement. You and your ex need to abide by the terms set in that order or run the risk of enforcement actions initiated by the other parent. However, your parenting...
3 Potential benefits of settling your divorce outside of the court
The divorce process often brings images of a highly contested and adversarial undertaking. However, this is frequently not the case. A large percentage of divorces in America are settled outside the courtroom. Of course, divorce is a significant life decision and the...
Property division in a Virginian divorce
Unlike other states, Virginia is not a "community property" state. In community property states, the property is divided equally in a divorce. Virginia is an "equitable distribution" state, meaning each asset is evaluated individually and is often not divided equally....