Time Article Predicts the End of Permanent Alimony According to the article, “The End of Alimony,” by Belinda Luscombe, published in Time magazine, the idea of alimony, that a husband should pay to support a wife he has cast aside, has existed, apparently, since Hammurabi. The idea existed in medieval Europe, even though divorce was...
Divorce
Men can be so predictable. It’s such a classic situation: almost as soon as you and your hubby decide to separate, he has already caught the next one in his web. It’s hurtful to you, of course, because you’re barely coming to grips with the idea that your marriage is over and he is already...
In Virginia, you are separated when either you or your husband decides that the marriage is over and you stop cohabitating. It’s really a two part test. You have to realize that the marriage is over and accept that it’s beyond repair, but you also have to stop holding yourselves out as husband and wife,...
When you were addressing all your invitations and counting the number of guests who RSVP’d yes to your wedding, you never thought you’d be here. You never thought you’d be researching divorce and separation. You probably feel incredibly guilty, after allowing your parents to foot at least part of the bill (and the average wedding...
When you’re facing a divorce, it’s important to feel that you have the right attorney on your side. But, if you’ve never had any experience with the law, how do you know you’re choosing the right person? You want to make sure you have a good attorney on your side, but you can’t afford to...
Before you get too far in the divorce process, it’s a really good idea to do some research, especially if you’re angry or upset. I think it’s always best to start a project with an idea of where you want to end up, and divorce is no exception. If you go in to see an...
In Virginia, property is divided according to a statute, and it’s called “equitable distribution.” Different states divide property differently, so you need to be sure that you’re familiarizing yourself with the way it’s done in the state where you live. If you live in Virginia, though, you’re in the right place. Equitable distribution means that...
In almost every state, you must have grounds in order to file for divorce. In the olden days, it used to be that you could only get divorced for specific fault grounds, the most common being adultery. Grounds for Divorce These days, even if you don’t have fault-based grounds, you can still file for divorce....