Divorces can be a complicated and emotionally-charged situation for everyone involved. Disputes frequently arise between spouses regarding child support, spousal support, parenting time, visitation, and more. However, not all divorces are contested. In fact, many divorces are “no-fault” divorces, also…
Engaging with your former spouse following a divorce can be uncomfortable, but effectual communication is critical if you share children. If your children are headed back to school or getting ready to end the school year, it’s crucial to set…
Trying to decide how to divide property during a divorce proceeding can be complicated for several reasons. For example, suppose a few years into the marriage, you personally inherited a vacation home from a family member who passed away. Now,…
In Virginia, divorcing spouses must come to an agreement on issues such as property division, child support, child custody, visitation rights, and spousal support (alimony). If couples cannot agree on the terms of the divorce, then a court will have…
One of the most challenging aspects of divorce proceedings is determining how a couple’s assets, finances, and debts should be divided upon dissolution of the marriage. Virginia is an equitable distribution state, which requires courts to divide and distribute marital…
In Virginia, the courts are required to divide marital property in a way that is equitable and fair to both parties. Not all property is subject to division and distribution, however. Separate property, which typically consists of property owned by…
It is never easy to make the decision to end your marriage, but there is something cathartic about initiating a Virginia divorce case and moving through the process promptly so you can get started on a new life. Unfortunately, if…
After several months of COVID-19 quarantines, company shutdowns, and disruptions that touch upon almost every aspect of your life, it is reassuring to know that Virginia is moving in the right direction as far as getting back to normal. The…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had unprecedented impacts on all aspects of life for millions of Americans, so it stands to reason that many issues will also touch upon personal and family matters. For co-parents raising a child in the midst…
The pandemic stemming from the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has had unprecedented implications across the US and throughout the world, and there are countless consequences that affect Virginians at a local level. It is reassuring to note that many communities nationwide…
