If you want to get divorced, but you don’t know how the divorce laws in Virginia work, you’re going to be up a creek without a paddle. Learn about the law here! Divorce law is extremely state specific. Each state has its own laws about how marital property is divided, how custody is handled, and...
Divorce
When you’re getting divorced, money is tight. Money is so tight, that it seems difficult (if not impossible) to afford to pay for an attorney to represent each of you. After all, don’t you really only need one attorney to draw up a separation agreement? If you don’t actually want the divorce, it may be...
There are lots of different ways to get divorced, depending on how much money you want to spend. In almost every single case, an uncontested, no fault divorce is the fastest, easiest, cheapest way to get divorced. If you want to fight it out in court, you’re going to have to pay for it. It...
These days, a divorce on the grounds of adultery is relatively rare because of the time and expense involved in obtaining it. Still, whenever infidelity is at issue, it's a good idea to make sure you know all your options–just in case. In Virginia, you can get a divorce on sexual fault grounds if your...
Divorce is incredibly state-specific, so before you get too far in the planning process, it's a good idea to check out laws in your state regarding divorce, separation, property distribution, support, and custody. For example, in some states, you have to actually file to begin your period of legal separation. In other states, you don't...
There's a difference between fault, no fault, contested, and uncontested divorces. One of the things that divorce attorneys tend to take for granted is that our clients understand the differences between these classifications. If you're one of the ones who doesn't, don't worry: you're not alone. Fault and no fault deals with the grounds for...
If you want to have your husband kicked out of the marital residence, you’re going to have to (1) get him to agree to leave, or (2) get a judge to order him to leave. Even though it’s tempting, you can’t force him to leave by changing the locks. If you’re filing for divorce, one...
Health insurance is one of those parts of divorce that is relatively clear-cut. Because the health insurance company has a policy about whom it can insure, your divorce will probably mean that your health insurance policy will change. If you carry your own health insurance through your employer, you will be able to continue that...