If you are a woman who earns more than your husband, you may wonder if he can request alimony from you. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a payment that one spouse makes to the other to help them maintain a reasonable standard of living after a divorce. The...
If you are going through a divorce in Arlington, Virginia, you may have questions about how your life insurance policy is affected by the process. Depending on your situation, you may want to keep your ex-spouse as a beneficiary of your policy, or you may want to...
When you are planning to marry, you are likely not considering what could happen in the future if your marriage ends. Most couples do not marry with the assumption the marriage will end someday, but this is the reality for many Virginia couples. It is beneficial for...
You went through a lot of stress and heartache to secure the orders that you obtained in your divorce case. But those orders are only helpful if your spouse abides by them. If your spouse doesn’t do so, then you might be left without the financial resources that you...
Divorce can be difficult, no matter what the circumstances are. Leaving aside the emotional aspects, a divorce can be technically more complex when the parties have substantial financial resources and assets. High-asset divorce overview In a high-asset divorce, it can...
Divorce is mentally and emotionally challenging, especially when there are children involved. Once you have finalized your divorce and have your custody order in place, you might think the hard part is over. Although you are now living a separate life from your former...
Couples undergoing divorce address assets such as their home, vehicles, bank accounts, business interests and retirement funds. But there are often overlooked but substantial hidden assets that may be important in a high-asset divorce. Keeping track of these and other...
Money can take a toll on a relationship. Even when a couple has plenty of it, money is a frequent culprit for getting a divorce. And when the marriage dissolves, money can play a major role in the difficulties and challenges the divorce process brings. Asset division...
If you are preparing to end your marriage, your focus may be on securing terms that will be most likely to benefit your children. You want to ensure their protection and security long-term, and that means seeking a custody and visitation order that allows them to have...
It is exciting when a couple is engaged and planning a wedding. While their focus might be on choosing a venue, deciding on rings or sending out invitations, they may also consider creating a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. These agreements outline the rights and...