This isn’t Saudi Arabia, and neither you nor your husband will be publicly stoned to death because you’ve committed adultery. Still, you should remember that adultery is still a crime in Virginia, even if it is rarely (if ever) actually prosecuted, and adultery can also have an impact on your divorce. The Affect of Adultery...
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If you’re wondering what kind of divorce is best for you, you’re not alone. If you Google “divorce,” you’ll be inundated with information about divorce. You see paid advertisements that say things like, “Divorce: $199” and “uncontested divorce in Virginia.” If you read down a little bit further, before you know it, you’ll see articles...
Couples whose marriages are on the rocks are often plagued with guilt about what a divorce would do to the children. They wonder, “Should I stay in this marriage for their sake?” I’ve heard it so many times. Moms in my office, agonizing over what the future will bring for their children, and wondering about...
If you and your husband are separated, you need to prepare yourself for the fact that, eventually, he will cut you off from his money, if he hasn’t already. After you separate, the money you earn is no longer marital property—what his is his, and what’s yours is yours. Of course, that’s not a comfort...
You may have a custody and visitation issue without also having a divorce issue. Sometimes this happens when a couple, for whatever reason, decides to stay married but come up with a way to share responsibility for the children. Other times, it happens because mom and dad were never married but have children in common....
In Virginia, there is no rule that says you have to have an attorney represent you in a divorce case. You are absolutely free to negotiate a separation agreement for yourself or even file for divorce in your local circuit court. Is it better to have an attorney? In most cases, probably, especially if you...
Your divorce officially starts when you file a complaint. This is a formal document, filed with your local circuit court, that provides all the details of your marriage to the court. In your complaint, you’ll allege your date of marriage, date of separation, the names and dates of birth of your children, and also give...
If your husband has already filed for divorce, you probably feel like he has forced your hand, at least a little. In some ways, he has, because once you’ve been served with a complaint, you’ll have to respond to it within 21 days. If you’ve already negotiated a written and signed separation agreement, you won’t...