"Free to live as though single and unmarried" There are a lot of things about divorce that are confusing and, well, to put it simply, misleading. When it comes to separation agreements, there are a lot of things that make most people stop and say, “Wait, what?” I’m sure a fair bit of that comes from attorneys using so much legalese. Frankly, there’s a lot of crap (yes, it’s probably fair to call it crap) that goes into a separation agreement that is wordy and confusing and not at all easy to … [Read more...]
Are we separated if he sleeps on the couch?
Separation in Virginia, like most everywhere else, is often the first step towards divorce. But a lot of women are often confused about what it means to separate or be legally separated in Virginia. What’s required? How do you have to change your behavior? Is there any paperwork that goes along with a legal separation? Does what you’re doing already count, or do you have to do something more? The first time I talk to a lot of women, they've already made some changes. One of the first is often … [Read more...]
Separated and Divorcing in Virginia
If you’re wondering whether it’s possible to save your marriage or it’s really just time to end it, you’ve probably already given some thought to a legal separation. Being separated, after all, doesn’t officially mean things are ending, but it does mean that both you and your husband can take some time to really think about the relationship, and decide whether it’s worth continuing. In some cases, it takes a separation for your partner to truly appreciate that you’re serious. Most people who … [Read more...]
