Spousal support, or alimony, is a topic of much discussion in the U.S. Some believe awarding financial support to a divorce party should be abolished. Others correctly believe that alimony still serves a critical purpose in Virginia and other states. Whether you are...
When a couple decides to divorce in Virginia, one of the most significant issues that often arises is the question of spousal support, also known as alimony. It is a form of financial assistance paid by one spouse to the other after a divorce to assist with living...
People going through a divorce with children have more crucial decisions, including custody. Child custody is a vital part of a divorce, and it can, in some cases, cause conflicts. Parents fight about this matter for different reasons. Here are four common reasons:...
If you are a divorced parent in Virginia and your ex-spouse refuses to let you see your children, you may feel frustrated and helpless. You may not know what to do to get the visitation to which you are entitled. However, it is important to remember that you do have...
Divorce opens up several critical battle fronts. One of these is your child’s post-divorce custody and living arrangement. As the court determines the child’s parenting time, it may be tempting to believe the court’s decision will solely be based on past events. Most...
When you create a prenuptial agreement, you’re acknowledging that there’s a chance you may get divorced in the future. You want to make some of the financial decisions in advance so that you have proper protections in place. This can also make the potential divorce go...
Most parents who share custody of their children live in two separate locations. They create a custody schedule or they are given one by the court, and then the children move back and forth between those locations on the schedule. However, there are other parents who...
Parents have a permanent bond through their children. Even if their relationship falls apart, they will still need to work together to raise their children. Too many parents lose sight of this fact when their relationships decline and do real harm to themselves and...
