It’s not uncommon for a couple’s pets to become objects of a dispute over division of property in a Virginia divorce, but it’s the pets’ emotional well-being that should be the first concern. Though technically pets are considered “property” and the laws of division of property usually apply to them, many pet owners see them...
Monthly Archive: December 2011
When you’re divorced in Virginia, you may feel the need to deal with the material reminders of your marriage. Sorting out memorabilia can be a way of coping after divorce, because it brings closure to the painful event and allows you to look to the future.Some divorcees keep all or most of the physical items...
When you’re getting a divorce in Virginia, custody will naturally be one of your biggest concerns. If you’re not comfortable with the court’s Virginia child custody order because circumstances have changed, you can file a petition and have the courts re-review your case. To begin with, you should know that if you want to change...
When something significant has happened and you want to change your Virginia child custody order, you’ll have to work with your Virginia child custody lawyer to discuss how to demonstrate what’s known as “material changes.” Just because the courts made a final judgment about the custody, doesn’t mean that you can’t seek to change it....
Approaching the holidays while going through a separation in VA can be especially difficult when you’ve got children; they rely on their parents as the foundation for their sense of happiness and security, a need that seems to magnify during the holidays. The key to helping your children through the difficult transition time is to...
The holidays can present some unique challenges when you’re getting separated in Virginia. This is an emotional time of year, but taking some simple steps now can help you get on the road to coping with separation.Three Useful Tips to Help You through Separation in VA during the Holiday SeasonFirst, self care is important but...
If you’re going through a separation in VA you need to revisit your prenuptial agreement to see if your assets have been well-protected. A divorce lawyer in Virginia Beach may be able to determine whether you have a solid prenuptial agreement.A prenuptial agreement is defined as a contract between two people who are about to...
As hard as it is for you, it can be equally difficult for your friends to learn you’re getting a divorce. In Virginia, like any major life change, divorce can change the dynamic between you and the important people in your life. A Virginia Beach divorce attorney for women may be able to help provide...