Divorce brings out the ugliness in our personalities a lot of the time. Take, for example, the case of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Though their marriage lasted a mere 72 days, their divorce is taking a whole lot longer. In fact, Kris Humphries is STILL dragging it out. Why? Well, I don’t know him...
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Divorce causes problems for more people than just ex-husband and wife. In most cases, family members are also involved to some degree. Probably the most common scenario is that husband’s family sides with him, and wife’s family sides with her. Because there are so many varied perceived wrongs, the differences between the families that already...
In cases where there is the possibility of domestic violence, we sometimes have to make decisions a little differently than we would in another case. The main reason for this is that we have to keep the safety and well being of our client at the forefront of our mind. When we have reason to...
I have followed the Oscar Pistorius case with great interest, and I was so shocked to hear that he was granted bail. In South Africa, apparently this is a huge strategic benefit for him before trial, because it will be much, much easier for him to have time to meet with his attorneys and craft...
Depending on your financial situation, you may find that it is advantageous for you to wait a little while to proceed with your divorce. As long as you aren’t in an abusive relationship or in a situation that would be otherwise hazardous to your health and well-being, you may reasonably decide to wait. Why would...
Whatever your reality used to be, it’s changing. When you and your husband separate and plan to divorce, your financial picture changes—dramatically and permanently. We can beat around the bush all day long, but your new reality is that, financially at least, things will probably be a little bit more difficult. Depending on a number...
In my blog yesterday, The Death of Spousal Support, I talked about a recent case from the Virginia Court of Appeals, Wright v. Wright. You can read the text of the case here if you’re interested (and, trust me, if you're wondering whether you'll receive spousal support after your divorce in Virginia, you're interested). If...
Do You Like Watching Movies? If You Do, Watch ‘Em More in Virginia Beach!! Have you ever watched a movie and literally escaped from your life for two hours? Have you ever left a movie theater feeling more confident or inspired? Have you ever watched a movie in your den and felt energized? You can’t...