If you are deployed and are considering a military divorce, you may be wondering if it can be done while overseas or in a state other than where your spouse resides. A military divorce under such circumstances may be possible depending on the state in which you live. This is why a woman who is...
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A typical civilian divorce can be complicated enough. A military divorce in Virginia is even more so. When it comes to getting a divorce while enlisted, there are unique circumstances that you need to consider, like military pensions. There is a specific rule known as the “10 year rule” that applies to military pensions being...
If you are facing a Virginia divorce, you may have a number of questions concerning your financial security. Spousal support, or alimony, may be a subject of interest, especially if you are a stay-at-home mom. There are 2 main reasons for alimony to be awarded. One is to make up for the lack of financial...
As a stay-at-home mom, you probably have more uncertainties concerning divorce than women already in the work force. If you have been out of the job market for several years, it’s natural to wonder if you can ever successfully re-enter it. Many stay-at-home moms look at what they do as “just being a mom.” But...
One of the appeals of a do-it-yourself divorce in Virginia is the savings in cost. Many people choose to go this route because they think it will save money as a divorce can be a costly endeavor. However, one of the risks of a do-it-yourself divorce is that while it may start off saving you...
Even when you find yourself in an unsatisfactory child custody arrangement, it’s important not to take the law into your own hands and relocate your child without the court’s permission. In fact, a Virginia woman was recently caught in Texas after being on the run for almost 10 years because of a Virginia child custody...
Until you have a specific custody order in place, either parent can take the child anywhere or keep him for any period of time. There is no such thing as parental kidnapping unless there is a specific custody order in place, and one parent is violating that order. If you’re worried about your child’s father...
Alternative litigation can make the process of a Virginia divorce involving child custody much easier to deal with. Alternative litigation can sometimes offer more benefits than going through traditional divorce litigation. Litigation can create a bigger divide between you and your spouse, and it can also be expensive, depending on the circumstances of your case....