If you’re worried about your child’s safety and well-being, then you might be wondering what you can do to modify your existing child custody order to better protect them. While there are avenues to successfully change a custody arrangement, many people are either too...
If you are a wealthy stay at home parent who cheated on your sole provider spouse, you may wonder if you can still get spousal support in Virginia. The answer is not simple, because it depends on several factors, such as the grounds for divorce, the circumstances of...
As those seeking divorces become younger and younger, the assets that are split are changing. One asset class that is ever increasing is cryptocurrency, and many true believers may believe that diamond handing is the only way that they can truly make the returns they...
The end of your marriage is going to impact your family in many different ways and for years to come. It is important for your kids that you work to minimize the negative effects that a divorce can have by putting their needs and interests first. While this can be...
The short answer to this question is “no”. In Virginia, people remain married until a court enters a divorce decree. To get a divorce in Virginia, a couple ordinarily must separate for 1 year. There are exceptions to this waiting period. While important, this...
If you are a victim of domestic violence, you have a right to pursue a protective order in Virginia, also known as a restraining order. A protective order is issued by a court to protect you from the person who is abusing, harassing or threatening you. The order may...
Spousal support is meant to provide financial assistance to the lesser-earning spouse and can be temporary or permanent. When deciding whether to award spousal support, how much it should be, and how long the order should last, a court must review numerous factors....
If you and your spouse decide to divorce, it can be difficult, but you also likely expect that they will honestly disclose their assets so they can be divided between both of you. A hidden asset is one your spouse intentionally conceals or does not disclose during the...
Divorce is difficult at any age and income status, but for older people in Virginia who have worked their whole lives to achieve a certain level of wealth, there are specific concerns that must be addressed. This has become more worrisome with the statistical increase...
In Virginia divorces, spousal support is often a contested issue. For people who have substantial assets, it is a primary concern for both sides – the person who will be paying and the one receiving the support. Simply because they were fortunate enough to have...