It is the first reaction of many women who are in an abusive relationship to deny the fact that the abuse is happening and to make excuses for their husband’s abusive behavior. If your husband is abusing you, it is critical that you admit this to yourself and seek help to remove yourself from the...
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If you are the victim in an abusive marriage, you may feel that you are trapped for a number of reasons. One such reason may be your children. You may have trouble leaving an abusive husband if you fear for the safety of your children, especially the fear that he may get full or partial...
If you are married to an active sex addict, drug addict or alcoholic, you may be wondering if you should end your marriage. Cyclical arguments and lack of change are the hallmarks of a relationship with an addict. In spite of these problems, you may still be unsure of why you continue to remain with...
The discovery that your husband is a sex addict is likely to be a shocking and emotionally complicated event. Perhaps you have tried to help him through the addiction and even tried to make your relationship work in spite of it. After all is said and done, you may discover the only true solution is...
If your husband earned more than you during your marriage, you may qualify to receive spousal support from your husband. The court’s analysis is a little more complicated than this, but you should know that the possibility of receiving support is there, so long as your incomes support an award of support. However, if you...
The decision to separate from your spouse is one that requires much thought and consideration. It is a difficult choice that can lead to conflicted emotions. Your Virginia divorce attorney will help you through the process of negotiating and preparing your Virginia separation agreement. Once your separation agreement is signed, you’ve entered into a binding...
If you plan to take advantage of a marital separation agreement (otherwise known as a property settlement agreement), to help with your Virginia divorce proceedings, you will have to submit your agreement to the court. The agreement must be signed by both you and your husband. Remember, it is important to have an experienced Virginia...
In some Virginia separations, you and your estranged husband may be unable to live apart. Perhaps you simply don’t have the financial means at this time to establish two separate households. Or maybe you have very young children, or children with special needs that you are not yet ready to keep apart from either parent...