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Peter Walsh's radio show on Oprah and Friends was about clutter and divorce this weekend. He gave great tips on how to declutter and to focus on your future as you move forward through the transition of divorce. Guest Stacy Kaiser spoke of the four F's as you shape your post-divorce life: Friends, Finances, Feelings,...

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The Largest law firm in America representing women only in divorce and custody announces the launch of the first edition of their firm newsletter. BRIEF WINS ! Included in the newletter are a variety of articles by the firm lawyers discussing issues like "who gets the family pet?", "How do you live separate and apart...

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My number one cardinal rule (there are 24 more) for women going through divorce is that you must look out for yourself first. That's right, Not the children first but YOU first. Most attorneys will tell you and many judges will pontificate about always putting the children first. They live in the ideal, not the...

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ADULTERY, SODOMY AND BUGGERY The fault grounds based on sexual misconduct: 1) Adultery—sexual intercourse; 2) Sodomy—oral or anal sex and 3) Buggery—sex with animals, are difficult grounds to prove in Virginia. Adultery and sodomy are defined as any married person voluntarily having sexual intercourse, oral sex, or anal sex with any person who is not...

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Three Canadians got divorced last night on television in a one hour documentary (see clips at http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/ ) The reason for their ever so public divorce? They wanted to show us that they could separate without destroying their kids An astonishing statistic : Only 5% of couples actually sit down and discuss with their children...

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To be separated means one of the parties has left the marriage with the intent not to return. Many times, we are asked “Can we be separated while living in the same house?“ – the short answer for Virginia residents is NO. Normally, when two people separate, it’s only natural that they start to live...

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Separating? Getting divorced? Review your estate plan!

Most people become extremely overwhelmed with all the details involving their divorce. What will the parenting schedule be? How much support will I receive? What will happen to the house? One important area many people overlook is reviewing their estate plan. Review life insurance policies and other asset beneficiary designations (IRAs, 401ks). If your soon-to-be...

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How Do I Get Him Out of The House ?

Of all the issues we will discuss, this is among the toughest to answer. Absent provable abuse entitling you to a Protective Order issued by a Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, you can’t make him leave and most judges simply won’t kick him out. Adjust accordingly for the time being. You may ask, why...

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