If you are facing a high asset divorce in Virginia, you are probably laser-focused on one particular legal issue: property and debt division. The amount and complexity of assets in these types of divorce cases can bog down efforts to reach a resolution in the case,...
Like other states, Virginia has child support guidelines that the courts in this state use as a starting point for issuing support orders. The idea behind these child support guidelines is to make sure that courts are issuing orders that are consistent and fair to all...
Many divorce cases in Virginia must progress on a step-by-step basis, addressing individual legal issues one at a time. Alimony, child support, child custody and property and debt division are issues that can each bring their own challenges to a case. And, the level...
One of the most complicated aspects of divorce is determining what will happen to the children. Both parents naturally want to protect their kids and spend as much time as possible with them, but there is evidence to suggest that children tend to do better when...
If you are considering divorce in Virginia and have kids, you will want to know how to prepare for the child custody portion of your divorce case. Keep in mind that, like other states, family law courts determine child custody is determined by the best interests of...
There are several reasons a person may ask for a protective order, also known as a restraining order. It is issued to prevent contact from an abuser. There is a process they can follow in Virginia to obtain one. Protective orders The most common reason a person...
Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin, are digital assets that exist only online and are traded via an encrypted ledger. They have become increasingly popular and valuable in recent years, creating a new class of crypto-millionaires who own large...
For those facing a high-asset divorce, usually, a primary concern is spousal support (i.e., spousal maintenance or alimony). Spousal support is recognized and available in Virginia, but it must be found appropriate by a family court judge. How spousal support works...
This is the second post on the changing nature of divorce as incomes and assets increase. In Virginia, high-asset divorces involve many complicated issues, like spousal support. Spousal support Spousal support, also known as alimony or maintenance, is a payment that...
Divorce is a challenging and stressful process for anyone, but it can be especially complicated for couples with a large number of assets and that are in higher income levels. In Virginia, high-asset divorces involve many issues that require careful planning,...