Whenever someone brings in a contract for me to review, they always ask me if it does what they think it does. “Will this work?” they ask me, nervously. The truth is that a contract does whatever it says it does, and nothing more. That may sound obvious, but most people seem to think that...
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If you’re considering weight loss surgery, you’re probably thinking about the possible side effects. They’re plastered all over the internet—everything from occasional indigestion to bruising and muscle soreness to hair loss. There are worse side effects, too, but, let’s face it, all surgery carries significant risk. In the case of weight loss surgery, though, there...
It is a truth universally acknowledged among divorcing people that she who files first has the psychological upper hand. After all, the person who files first becomes labeled the “plaintiff,” rather than the “defendant,” and, subconsciously at least, that feels good. To aggrieved women whose marriages are failing, despite all their best efforts, the need...
If you’re negotiating a separation agreement with your husband, the two of you are no longer on the same team. You need to accept that your goals are no longer aligned, and you can’t fall into the trap of thinking of him as a confidante. A great deal of the art of negotiating a separation...
To snoop or not to snoop? It’s an interesting question. There are as many people who say, “you shouldn’t be in a relationship if you can’t trust the person,” as those who say “don’t buy the car until you’ve checked under the hood.” The truth is, whether you snoop or not, technological advances have made...
The good news for those who are perpetually unlucky in love is that divorce today is (relatively) easy, and (sort of) quick to obtain. At the risk of boring you with my enthusiasm for medieval British history, I’ll fast forward to the juicy bits. Back in the 1520s, when Henry VIII wanted to marry Anne...
Are you considering a legal separation in Virginia? There are some misconceptions about the legal definition and consequences of separation, so it’s understandable that people considering this step may have questions and concerns to discuss with Virginia Beach divorce attorneys. Separation is the term used for the period of time that a couple lives apart...
Speaking with a Newport News divorce lawyer is an important step in the separation process, but there are also additional things you may do that might make the process go more smoothly. A separation means that you and your spouse no longer live together as a couple. While there is no such thing as legal...