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If I qualify for automatic payments of my ex-spouse’s military retirement pay, how long must I wait for those to go into effect?
If you've been awarded your ex-husband's military retirement pay after your military divorce in Virginia, you may have up to a 90-day waiting period before your payments begin. The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA) stipulates that your first payment must be received no later than 90 days after your application has been received….
Can I still use my husband’s Post 9-11 GI Bill education benefits if we are getting a Virginia divorce?
If your ex-husband has transferred his Post 911 GI Bill education benefits to you, you are still eligible to use those benefits, even after a military divorce. Neither divorce nor subsequent remarriage excludes you from using the Post 911 GI Bill education benefits. However, your ex does retain the right to revoke those education benefits…
How can I foster and protect my relationship with my children after a Virginia divorce?
It may take some work and patience but it is possible to repair your relationship with your children after a Virginia divorce. Marriages begin with the best of intentions and it's often heartbreaking if they end in dissolution in a Virginia divorce. They are even more painful when children are involved. After a Virginia divorce,…
Am I entitled to my ex-husband’s military retirement pay if we were married for less than 10 years?
If the courts have awarded you a portion of your husband's military retirement pay after your military divorce, you can still obtain them, even if you have been married for less than 10 years. If the courts have deemed your ex-husband's military retirement pay as marital property during your military divorce and have awarded you…
Can my ex still have an effect on my credit score after our divorce in Virginia?
After your Virginia divorce is final, it would be nice to be able to sit back, rest and plan on how you'll rebuild your life after this traumatic process. Unfortunately, many people find that financial problems from their divorce follow them into their post-divorce life. Credit issues are very common "ghosts" that may tend to…
Can my husband come after my inheritance money in the case of a Virginia divorce?
Matters of inheritance in a divorce are usually fairly straightforward: if you alone inherited the money, it's yours, as long as you keep it in a separate account in your own name. That last part is where a lot of married people go wrong; they mix their inherited money with their spouse's money or marital…
Is my divorce in Virginia likely to have an effect on my credit score?
A Virginia divorce can affect every part of your life, including your finances and credit score. In most marriages, the couple shares everything, including their money and credit. Your Virginia divorce can certainly affect your credit score if one or both of you accumulated debt during the course of your marriage. After your divorce, you…
How do I protect my personal property during a Virginia divorce?
There are several ways you can protect your personal property during a Virginia divorce. While there will inevitably be some fallout in regards to your favorite possessions or even some assets, property in a divorce that is rightfully yours can and should be protected. This includes property that can be considered yours personally, such as…
Can my husband’s lawyer look on my Facebook page to dig up evidence for our Virginia divorce case?
When you use Facebook and other social networking sites, your intention is to disclose your thoughts, feelings and life milestones to a caring audience of friends but in a Virginia divorce, your posts could be used in ways that are anything but friendly. Your husband's attorney can use your status updates, photos, notes and other…
What is divorce insurance?
Marriage is a delicate thing. It may feel like one minute, you're saying your vows and the next, you're seeking the services of a Virginia divorce attorney. Nobody can be sure that their marriage will last forever, and these days, it pays to hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Divorce insurance is…
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