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...
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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....
When is it time to end your marriage and get a divorce?
Every marriage hits a rough patch now and then. Maybe one or both of you lost a job, resulting in household money woes. The two of you engage in non-stop bickering about how to discipline your kids. You loathe your wife’s or husband’s family so much that just thinking...
Trends in Divorce
1. 69% of Divorces are Initiated by Women 2. Divorce Rate is Highest Among Those with Some College Education 3. Divorce rate in U.S. is decreasing, but it’s because the overall number of people getting married has declined. 4. Increase in “Grey” divorce: Largest...
Benefits of Mediation in Divorce
It is no surprise that divorce can be a stressful time for anyone who experiences it. The stress of divorce can be mitigated however, if you and your spouse are good candidates for mediation. Meditation in divorce is when a neutral third party is brought in to guide...
When Do You Need a Family Lawyer?
Those who practice family law are involved in the most personal and emotional areas of their client’s lives, as well as the some of the most delicate areas of the law: the creation and the untangling of complex family relationships. An attorney who specializes in...
Tips for Finding a Good Divorce Lawyer
One of the first things that will happen when you find yourself faced with a divorce, is well-meaning friends and relatives will offer advice about what you should do and how you should do it. While their intentions are always good, you should not base any critical...
Divorce After 50
It’s never too late to begin again. Sometimes by choice, and sometimes that choice is made for us. Unfortunately, deciding to divorce after the age of 50 falls into both of these categories. According to the National Center for Family & Marriage Research, the...
Mistakes to Avoid if You’re Headed Towards Divorce
Every situation leading to a divorce is unique; comparing one person’s experience to another is not recommended. However, there is definitely a right and a wrong way to proceed. There are a few common mistakes that can be avoided in an effort to make the process run...