When your relationship with the father of your children doesn’t work out, it’s normal to want to make a change. Especially in military families, where the family relocates solely because of dad’s job, it makes sense that the first thing these moms think of is moving back home to be closer to their family and...
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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...
Spousal support is based on a number of factors, including the income of both parties. You have to demonstrate that the receiving party has a “need” (that is easily done), and you also have to demonstrate that the paying party has an “ability to pay.” This is determined based on relative income disparity. There has...
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....
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...
If you’re really careful, it may be possible to live separate and apart in the same home before getting divorced in Virginia. The statute only provides that the two of you live separate and apart, without cohabitation and without interruption, for a period of one year (or six months if you don’t have any minor...