Many women going through Virginia divorce know that financial disagreement can destroy a marriage. The financial problems of a marriage will usually crop up in the divorce, so it’s important to have good counsel on your side. If you’re facing a divorce, contact an experienced Newport News divorce attorney early in the process to best...
Monthly Archive: November 2010
If you are considering divorce in Virginia, chances are you have a lot of questions about spousal support. Will you receive it? Will you have to pay it? What if you don’t have children or own a home together? Your Virginia Beach divorce attorney can help you understand the different types of spousal support and...
Often, the single biggest asset in a marriage is the home you own with your spouse. If you and your husband own the home jointly, take the time to understand the tax implications of whatever you decide to do with the home after your divorce in Newport News.Selling Your House After DivorceThere are many reasons...
Virginia spousal support (alimony) is one of the biggest negotiating points during a Virginia divorce. Taxes are one more thing to keep in mind when negotiating Virginia spousal support.Virginia spousal support is considered income to the recipient, and is a deductible for the payer. Interestingly, Virginia child support is not treated the same. It is...
Divorce can make the already complicated process of filing tax returns even more so, especially if there are children involved. Which parent is allowed to claim the child, or children, on their taxes? Ideally, divorced parents can work together, with a trusted Virginia divorce attorney or tax advisor, to determine the most advantageous solution for...
After a Virginia divorce is finalized, many women look for a fresh start in their lives and opt to legally change back to their maiden names. It is a relatively straightforward process in Virginia. If you remember changing your name after you got married, changing your name after a Virginia divorce is not very different....
Many women choose to change their names after a Virginia divorce. Perhaps it is the opportunity for a fresh start, or it could be as a way to get distance from their ex-husbands. Whatever the reason, it is very common for women to choose to return to their maiden name after a Virginia divorce. This...
If you are considering divorce and you have children, you are probably also concerned about what will happen to them in a Virginia child custody arrangement. In Virginia, as in most states, the court’s mission is to act in the best interests of the children. The court takes several factors into consideration when determining the...