Whatever your reality used to be, it’s changing. When you and your husband separate and plan to divorce, your financial picture changes—dramatically and permanently. We can beat around the bush all day long, but your new reality is that, financially at least, things will probably be a little bit more difficult. Depending on a number...
After Divorce
One of the hardest things to face, when your marriage starts to go downhill, is the fact that you can’t remove your husband from the picture and then go on with your life as-is. Things are going to change and, no matter what the reason for the breakdown of the marriage, you’re going to have...
For better or for worse, divorce has become the norm. More and more children come from a non-traditional home environment, and adults often struggle to use the right words to help explain these complicated situations to their children. No matter what the status of your marriage, we all want to put aside our differences for...
Divorce can be one of those experiences that permanently and irrevocably alter your sense of identity. For women, who experience happiness and a sense of success based on their perceived successes in their own interpersonal relationships (as opposed to men who feel successful based on what they have accomplished professionally, rather than personally), the identity...
After divorce, it’s not surprising that many children have difficulty recovering. Depending on the age and sex of the child, however, the effects of divorce can be dramatically different. Studies, as early as the 1970s, show that younger children (most particularly, preschool-aged children) are more immediately affected by divorce, showing signs of separation anxiety, insomnia,...
When finalizing a divorce in Virginia, a divorce decree will be issued by the court handling the divorce, and you will receive a dated divorce certificate. Your Virginia Beach divorce lawyer can make sure that you receive the proper divorce papers for you records, which you should keep in a safe place. Keeping a record...
A divorce in Virginiacan be emotionally exhausting; however, sooner or later, most people are ready to date after divorce. It can be hard getting back into the dating scene after being married for years or even decades. Here are some things not to say on your first date after divorce: Don’t talk about your ex....
A divorce in Virginia can be financially and emotionally devastating. Paying lawyer fees, alimony or child support can leave your bank account hurting. Or maybe you are starting out on your own without a job. Either way, you need sound financial help from a divorce lawyer as you move with your life. After your divorce...