Bringing a marriage to an end can be incredibly tough in some cases, and the impact can be significant in terms of one's financial well-being. However, many other aspects of someone's life can be turned on end when a marriage comes to a close. For example, someone may...
Going through a divorce is often emotional and may be a bit overwhelming at times. You may be busy figuring out details regarding your living situation, making decisions regarding your financial arrangements and determining child custody. One of the most difficult...
In the beginning, love, respect, compatibility and trust sustained your relationship with your spouse. Maybe you saw flickers of anger and violence in the past but contributed it all to a bad mood. Unfortunately, those flickers have grown into explosive flares,...
Virginia has a legal definition of domestic violence that varies somewhat from other states, even though there are some overlapping commonalities. If you or someone you know is a victim, it helps to know what constitutes an act of domestic violence. It gives you an...
For some people, the decision to get a divorce is very easy, while others may have a hard time making up their mind. There may be a number of reasons why you are reluctant to end your marriage, whether you are worried about how your financial future will be impacted...
In Virginia, adults are not the only ones entitled to a protective order. A preliminary protective order protects a child’s safety, health and normal development. Judges often order these if a child is a witness or victim to abuse, domestic violence or any other...
Pets are like family members to many couples. During a divorce, one of the most common — and often upsetting — questions is “Who gets the pet?” Learning the pet custody laws in Arlington, Virginia, can help you and your spouse come to an agreement that is suitable for...
If you are one of the 80% of people who remarry after their first marriage ends in divorce, you may wish to consider having a Virginia prenuptial agreement in place this time around. A well thought out and well-written prenup can not only save you the financial...
If one or both partners of an engaged couple have significant assets or their own business, signing a prenuptial agreement is invaluable. While it may not be the most romantic thing to talk about, it helps to discuss money and assets, and it can make a divorce much...
If you and your spouse own a family business in Virginia but have decided to divorce, what happens to this business? Forbes reports that you have the following three basic options when it comes to deciding what to do with your family business during a divorce: Sell it...