We all have the ability to instantly share information about where we are, who we're with, and what we're doing. As membership on sites likes Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ soars, even among otherwise responsible, respectable, professional people. Social media and internet dating sites have proven to be dangerous inventions, especially in divorce cases. Really, they...
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The first steps you take are often the most important, because they go so far towards setting the tone for your divorce. Are you going to sit back and wait to get served divorce papers from your husband’s fancy attorney, or are you going to take the steps now that will protect you in the...
These days, technological solutions can provide help to solve some of the problems that come up in custody and visitation cases. Obviously, it is often easiest for parents to live in the same city, but that’s not always realistic. Sometimes, parents end up separated from each other through no fault of their own—for example, it’s...
More and more frequently, I am seeing women who are better off financially than their husbands. There are still a large number of women who are disadvantaged economically, usually because of the dual constraints of raising children and maintaining a household, but this number seems to be decreasing. Or, at least, the number of women...
When it comes to your children, you’re really not ever done. Even after you and your child’s father have separated, divorced, and, in some cases, been on opposing sides of a litigated custody case, you’re not done, and no one has “won.” In fact, it’s a little silly to think of it in terms of...
DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN? The short answer of course is…yes. But first, what is the Thrift Savings Plan? The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement savings and investment plan for Federal employees and members of the uniformed services, including the Ready Reserve. It was established by Congress in...
There are very few things in a marriage that are truly “separate.” Even if you have separate bank accounts or credit cards, if you’re married, those things will probably be considered as joint assets or liabilities. In Virginia, at least, what is defined as marital or separate property really has nothing to do with the...
I have a new mantra for you, “It is NOT the principle that matters.” Try that out. Say it a few times. Let it sink in. Because seriously, ladies, we can’t afford to be constantly governed by principles, especially when it comes to divorce. I know, I know—your emotions are raw, your foundation has been...