When you and your spouse end your marriage, you will have the responsibility of supporting your children together even though you are no longer a couple. Virginia child support guidelines exist to make sure that children of divorced parents receive a fair and livable amount of monthly financial support. Many divorcing parents have questions about...
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People decide to seek a divorce for a variety of reasons. If you’re considering ending your marriage, you should become familiar with the grounds for divorce in Virginia. Grounds for divorce give reason to why your marriage ended. The 5 grounds for divorce in Virginia are the following: If the couple has been living apart...
Embarking on a divorce is difficult for anyone. Even for those partners who have no doubts about their incompatibility and are eager to end their marriage, the act of separation can be difficult for both practical and emotional reasons. As you begin the process of officially ending your marriage, you should consider a separation agreement....
If you’re ending a marriage in Virginia, you will likely run the gamut of emotions during the divorce process. Even if you’re relieved and glad the marriage is over, you will likely have some difficult feelings to resolve. Ending a marriage in Virginia involves dividing property, creating custody and visitation plans for children, and very...
In a Virginia divorce, both spouses are required to be open and honest regarding all their financial holdings and property. Unfortunately, not everyone is truthful when it comes to his or her assets. Hiding assets is not an uncommon behavior. It can be painful to think your husband would be dishonest with you during an...
If you and your spouse are having serious problems in your relationship and feel that ending your marriage is the only option, your first step is separation. A Virginia separation gives you and your spouse time to experience the reality of being apart and prepare for the life you will lead after divorce. In Virginia,...
When you’re seeking a Virginia divorce from a husband who has an addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling or sex, you should be aware of the unique, sometimes-complicated dynamics that are often at work in an addict’s relationships. Leaving an addict can be challenging. Many times, there are co-dependency issues between partners that aren’t always easy...
Joint custody is one of the parenting plan options for people going through a Virginia divorce. There are 3 types of joint custody in Virginia, and it’s a good idea to understand the differences between them. In joint legal custody, the child lives with one parent, but both parents have the power to make the...