When the court has to determine custody, it looks at a number of factors. One of those factors is the physical and mental condition of the parties. Now, this doesn't mean that the court is going to perform a physical fitness test and expect you to do 20 pull ups and run a mile under...
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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...
When a marriage ends, usually one person or the other will move out of the marital home to begin the required period of separation. It’s usually a part of a natural progression, and at that point it’s better for both people if they begin to live separately. In other cases, however, leaving the marital home...
If you have been the financial record keeper in your family, you probably have a fair bit of information about your finances. You have probably had access to things like tax returns, bank statements, credit card bills, and net worth statements. Even if, after you and your husband separated, he took the copies with him,...