If you are facing a Virginia divorce, you may have a number of questions concerning your financial security. Spousal support, or alimony, may be a subject of interest, especially if you are a stay-at-home mom. There are 2 main reasons for alimony to be awarded. One is to make up for the lack of financial...
Monthly Archive: April 2010
As a stay-at-home mom, you probably have more uncertainties concerning divorce than women already in the work force. If you have been out of the job market for several years, it’s natural to wonder if you can ever successfully re-enter it. Many stay-at-home moms look at what they do as “just being a mom.” But...
One of the appeals of a do-it-yourself divorce in Virginia is the savings in cost. Many people choose to go this route because they think it will save money as a divorce can be a costly endeavor. However, one of the risks of a do-it-yourself divorce is that while it may start off saving you...
Even when you find yourself in an unsatisfactory child custody arrangement, it’s important not to take the law into your own hands and relocate your child without the court’s permission. In fact, a Virginia woman was recently caught in Texas after being on the run for almost 10 years because of a Virginia child custody...
Until you have a specific custody order in place, either parent can take the child anywhere or keep him for any period of time. There is no such thing as parental kidnapping unless there is a specific custody order in place, and one parent is violating that order. If you’re worried about your child’s father...
Alternative litigation can make the process of a Virginia divorce involving child custody much easier to deal with. Alternative litigation can sometimes offer more benefits than going through traditional divorce litigation. Litigation can create a bigger divide between you and your spouse, and it can also be expensive, depending on the circumstances of your case.Divorce...
Divorce can create a lot of emotion and feelings that are difficult to process. You may feel that you have been hurt, rejected or even wonder if you are doing the right thing. If there are children involved, it can make the situation even more challenging. There is so much to figure out with finances,...
Divorce that involves child custody issues in Virginia can be particularly challenging. As such, it’s important to know the ways that you can end up hurting your chances of a favorable decision in a child custody hearing in the state.Listed below are some things to be mindful of when dealing with a Virginia child custody...