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...
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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...
As much as no one wants it to happen, the kids are always right smack dab in the middle of a divorce. Kids often feel a tremendous amount of responsibility for the breakdown of the marriage, and that responsibility can cause them to act out in ways that are confusing for their parents. “Do I...
When spousal support is awarded, it is awarded in cases where one party makes substantially more money than the other. It doesn’t matter whether husband or wife makes more, because spousal support is gender neutral. In the olden days, a husband didn’t ask for support from his wife, but times are changing. These days, a...
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...
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...