Relationships between parents and their children can be defined in many ways, and often change over time. If you are experiencing a Virginia divorce, custody of your children is probably one of your most important issues. Ideally, parents will be able to come to an agreement regarding the custody of their children, but when that...
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When you are considering a separation in Virginia, it is wise to begin the process by consulting with a Virginia divorce attorney that specializes in divorce for women. An attorney can help you to draft a Virginia separation agreement, which may help to save time, money and the heartache of a drawn-out divorce trial. When...
In this age of equality, many women earn as much as, if not more than, their husbands. So while it is still fairly uncommon for men to ask for spousal support in Virginia from their ex-wives, it is possible that you would be ordered to pay spousal support to your ex-husband if you were married...
If you have given up your education and/or career in order to stay home and raise your children, you are more-than-likely eligible for Virginia spousal support (sometimes referred to as “alimony”) when going through a Virginia divorce. Spousal support in Virginia allows a spouse whose job it was to stay home and run the household...
When you’ve decided to file for a Virginia divorce, one of the first steps in the process is information gathering. Unfortunately, sometimes information gathering in a Virginia divorce is easier said than done. Occasionally, husbands won’t want to provide records or documents to their wife or their wife’s attorneys. The reasons are numerous. Often they...
Are you concerned that your husband is cheating? Have you seen emails or text messages between him and another woman? Are there digital photos of the two of them together? If so, it is important to keep copies of these digital records as they could play an important role in your Virginia divorce. In Virginia,...
When you’re going through stressful times, it can be hard to stay focused on your job. It goes without saying that a Virginia woman going through a divorce has a lot on her plate, including stress. The financial and emotional struggles that come with a divorce can put anyone’s mind in a spin.While it may...
In the past decade, grandparents have started to play an increasingly larger role in the lives of their grandchildren. Sometimes, Virginia grandparents are called upon to step in and raise their grandchildren, either temporarily or permanently.This can happen when the child’s parents are unable to care for the child due to any of the following...