One of the hardest things to face, when your marriage starts to go downhill, is the fact that you can’t remove your husband from the picture and then go on with your life as-is. Things are going to change and, no matter what the reason for the breakdown of the marriage, you’re going to have...
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If you’re considering divorce, it’s a good idea to look at your overall financial picture before you make any big decisions. It’s no secret that, for the past several years, the economy has been pretty bleak–causing many people’s careers to flounder, their homes and retirement accounts to lose value. Can you afford to get a...
In becoming wives and mothers, many women give up their identity. It’s not like we’re asked to, but it’s something that seems to happen to almost all of us in a way that it really doesn’t usually happen to men. Does anyone ask us to give our interests and passions up? Does anyone really say,...
Child custody myths vs. child custody facts; it’s important to know the difference when you’re a parent seeking a divorce. Newport News family law attorneys often encounter clients with misconceptions about child custody; the following are among the most common. Common Child Custody Myths Child Custody Myth 1: If parents split custody 50/50, neither will...
Each year, 115,000 recently divorced women lose their health insurance, according to a study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior, “Divorce and Women’s Risk of Health Care Loss.” Of those 115,000 women, 65,000 lose their insurance entirely. For women who have received health insurance benefits through their husband’s employment, this is a...
For better or for worse, divorce has become the norm. More and more children come from a non-traditional home environment, and adults often struggle to use the right words to help explain these complicated situations to their children. No matter what the status of your marriage, we all want to put aside our differences for...
WHAT IS A 20/20/20 SPOUSE AND WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? A 20/20/20 spouse refers to someone who has been married to a military member for over 20 years – and where the 20 years of marriage overlaps with 20 years of military service. Quite simply, the servicemember must have served for more than 20 years,...
You should be familiar with Virginia separation laws if you’re considering divorce. Separation sometimes can be emotionally complicated, and some couples may have questions about what types of behavior would void a separation. Voiding a Separation? Investigate Why You Want to Reunite First off, it’s important to know the basic rules of separation. Virginia separation...