In most cases, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps require members to pay spousal support after a Virginia divorce, regardless of whether a court order or legal agreement exists. The military uses the naval support scale as a guide to figure the amount of support an ex-spouse should receive. The percentage of the member's pay...
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The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps put regulations and policies into action that make sure dependents of military members are given support in the event of military divorce. While the military prefers the establishment of court ordered child support, it does provide payment guidelines for military members to follow when there is no legal support...
If you’re receiving Social Security benefits from your ex-husband’s earnings records, remarriage affects your eligibility for these benefits. Roughly 50% of women remarry after a divorce, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and you should be aware of how those changing dynamics can affect your Social Security benefits. The Social Security Administration’s...
Many families are able to create a Virginia child custody agreement, also referred to as a parenting plan, after their Virginia divorce that they are both comfortable with following. In some families, life circumstances, or material changes, can develop that cause disputes between the parents over the custody agreement. In those cases, a Virginia child...
If substantial or material changes have occurred since your Virginia child custody agreement was completed, you or your spouse may attempt to seek a modification in your child custody arrangement. You’ll have to demonstrate to the courts that life circumstances have changed that affect your child’s well-being. You’ll also need to prove that the custodial...
Divorce involves internal struggles and a flux of emotions that can leave you feeling frustrated and confused about your changing life dynamics. A divorce mission statement acts as a compass to help you navigate your Virginia divorce and have a direction for your life afterwards. It can also help you stay focused on healing and...
Divorce is often the result of a mix of underlying causes that can be hard to pinpoint. If you’re considering filing for a Virginia divorce, you’re probably wondering whether it’s the right choice and how you can know with certainty that filing for divorce is unavoidable.Many things can lead to a divorce in Virginia, including:...
Going through a divorce can cause such turmoil between spouses that parents often overlook the impact their conflict can have on their children. In addition to their basic physical needs, children have emotional and psychological needs that must be met in order to grow into happy, well-adjusted adults. Unfortunately, many of their needs go unmet...