Can I expedite my spousal support hearing? Strategically, in a divorce, there are a lot of different decisions that you can make, depending on a number of factors. Since money is often the biggest issue in divorce (second only to custody, if there are minor children involved), spousal support can take center stage fairly early on, especially if your husband has cut you off from financial support. Bills coming due or an unpaid mortgage can drive terrified women into my office pretty quickly, … [Read more...]
Should I file for divorce?
Should I file for divorce? I get it. Divorce is frustrating. And sometimes, things just aren’t happening as quickly as you’d like them to. What’s the hold up? Why is his attorney taking so long? Is he even ever going to respond, or is he just jerking you around? Do you stand a chance of getting what you deserve without going in front of the judge? There are so many questions swirling around in any woman’s brain as she contemplates the divorce process and the steps she should be taking. If … [Read more...]
Separation Before Divorce in Virginia
Separation before divorce in Virginia You’re probably familiar with the idea that you have to separate from your husband before divorce – not just in Virginia, but in most places. Every state (and indeed every country!) handles this a little bit differently, and the required period of separation differs from one to the next. Sometimes, separation of longer duration is required in instances where minor children are involved. Divorce is one of those areas of law that is regulated on a state … [Read more...]
Ballpark Divorce Case Costs
On Wednesday, we talked about ballpark costs in a custody case. Today, we’re going to talk about ballpark costs in a divorce. Luckily for you, estimating costs in a divorce is slightly easier than in a custody case. After all, with divorce, there’s a finish line – when you get divorced. (Custody cases aren’t like that; custody, visitation, and child support can be modified over and over again, provided that there has been a material change in circumstances, until the child turns 18.) There … [Read more...]
How do I prove we’ve been separated for a year?
Most people are aware that they’ll have to prove, at the end of a year, that they’ve been separated in order to get a divorce. What they don’t know, though, is how all of that is accomplished at the end of the process. We get lots of questions about how things are proven and what needs to happen at the end of the one year of separation. It’s actually a really good question, too, especially because it can be confusing, and things can be different depending on the type of divorce you’ve pursued … [Read more...]
All I Need is an Uncontested Divorce
If you and your husband are already pretty much in agreement, that’s great! Still, there are procedural steps that you’re going to want to take to protect yourself, and to ensure that as you move towards an uncontested divorce, you’re in as strong of a position as possible. What do I need to get an uncontested divorce in Virginia? Basically, to get an uncontested divorce in Virginia, you’re going to need to have a separation agreement in place. Even if you and your husband have pretty much … [Read more...]
Do It Yourself Virginia Divorce
You’d think that what constitutes “do it yourself”, especially when it comes to a divorce or custody case, would be pretty clear. A do it yourself resource is one that allows you to do it yourself (duh). The best types of do it yourself resources would take you through from start to finish and explain the entirety of the process to you. Right? But, still, there are more and more “do it yourself” resources popping up all over the place, or, at least, it seems that way to me. Recently, the … [Read more...]
How are Virginia military divorces different?
How are Virginia military divorces different? If you’re active duty military, retired active duty military, you’re married to an active duty military service member, or even if you’re married to a retired active duty military service member, there will be some components of your divorce that are a little bit different than traditional civilian divorce. But you probably already know (or at least suspect) that much. Right? I’m not military, and, in fact, no one in my family has been in the … [Read more...]
What happens AFTER I file for divorce?
Even though we’ve all heard tons of horror stories about divorce, I find that a lot of people don’t really have any actual idea about what’s involved in a divorce. All too often these days, most of what we “know” (or think we know) comes from TV rather than from actual experience. If you’re facing a divorce, though, I think it’s a good idea to have a firm grasp on what actually happens—rather than worrying yourself to death about things that aren’t really worth bothering about. Divorces can move … [Read more...]
We have a signed separation agreement. Now what?
It wasn’t easy, but you’ve done it. Even though you doubted for awhile that it even could be done, that it was even within the realm of possible scenarios, you and your husband finally signed a separation agreement. There’s nothing left un-done; all of your assets and liabilities were handled and divided between the two of you. It’s a relief, there’s no doubt about that. In many ways, you feel like you got a pretty good deal, and in other ways, you feel like he did. That’s normal. It’s also … [Read more...]
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