It is natural to feel concerned about how your divorce will impact your child, and the honest truth is that while it will not be easy, there are some valuable lessons that children of divorce glean from the experience. You do not have to be unhappy. Although children often wish it was the case that...
Monthly Archive: April 2012
Divorce is an especially sad time for children. No child wants to see his or her home broken up. Sadly, divorce is a reality for many Virginia families. Because of this, parents need to be prepared to give their children the information they need to handle the divorce as smoothly as possible.First of all, both...
There are many laws regarding divorce in Virginia. But filing for divorce without your spouse’s consent was nearly impossible in the past. However, family laws have changed, making things much easier. Here are some things you need to know about divorce and consent laws.There are many states, including Virginia, that allow what is called a...
Parenting during separation or divorce is practically synonymous with “complicated,” but even if it takes weeks or months of preparation, you and your ex-spouse can put aside relationship issues and put your children’s needs first. Although joint custody arrangements can be exhausting, painful, and antagonistic, parents who developed a cooperative parenting relationship have children who...
Filing a divorce claim does not impact your credit score automatically; however, the transition from sharing joint responsibilities with a spouse to determining who is responsible for those debts can impact your rating. How you will manage your debt burdens and finances going forward can create problems that may have a negative impact as well....
Brunch is always a nice way to show your mom your appreciation on mother’s day, but why not liven it up this year with these three fun ideas. Have a Theme – Breakfast in Paris? Foods in her favorite color? Think outside of typical and do something unexpected. Do a Food Activity – Do something...
Winter is over and it’s time to bring life back to your yard. When picking out your new blooms consider adding native plants. Native plants are well adapted to their surroundings already and are typically cheaper to purchase than those that were imported. These 4 Virginian plants can make a great addition. Virginia Spiderwort –...
Looking to celebrate the Mexican Independence Day in Virginia Beach? Say hola to these fun events all over town. 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo 5K on the Boardwalk – 8 a.m. starting at 31st Street and Neptune’s Park Visit the Cinco de Mayo restaurant on Pleasure House Road for drink specials and Live Music all...