If you own a business during a divorce, you either have to sell it and split the proceeds, buy out your spouse or continue to run it together as equal partners. For many people, the last option is the best one because it does not require getting rid of the business or...
Family Law
Factors determining Virginia custody arrangements
Child custody in Virginia depends on the best interests of the child. According to the Codes of Virginia, the courts award joint legal, joint physical or sole custody to the parents with no predetermined bias towards any arrangement. Virginia law also promises...
How can nesting alleviate stress within your family?
Creating a parenting plan for your children is one of the most important decisions you can make after a divorce. Nowadays, parents are looking for modern solutions to shared custody. Nesting or birdnesting occurs when parents separate but take turns staying in the...
How can I manage the costs of my divorce?
When you are getting a divorce, it is in your best interests to have legal representation. The process can be difficult, and you need to have someone on your side who knows the law. However, hiring an attorney can be expensive. You may worry about not being able to...
How does joint custody benefit children?
Joint custody has long enjoyed a good reputation in the divorce community. This especially applies to the potential benefits that it has for children. But what exactly are these benefits? In what way can joint custody help a family after divorce? Studies point to...
How can a bookkeeper help you in divorce?
If you are a business owner going through a divorce, you probably face the challenge of making it through the divorce without losing your company. In the event your spouse has a claim to some of the value of your business, you might end up selling your enterprise to...
How can a DUI jeopardize your child custody case?
Few things you have gone through during your life were likely to be more stressful than your current child custody dispute. If you have increased your alcohol consumption to help you manage your stress, though, you may want to find a healthier coping mechanism....
Why financial planning is important during divorce
The expense of divorce can make a difficult life event harder. Before you file for divorce, you should examine your financial planning and get your affairs in order. Financial planning can help avoid hidden costs and improve the outcome of your divorce. Dividing your...
How do judges decide who gets what in a Virginia divorce?
During marriage, spouses may combine finances, share paychecks and accumulate debt. What happens to all of this during a divorce depends on various factors. When a couple cannot compromise, the judge steps in to decide based on the parameters the law sets out....
Enforcement actions over back child support in Virginia
If your child's other parent has fallen behind on child support they owe, or if you owe back support because you cannot make payments, it is important to take a careful look at child support enforcement. In Virginia, the state has a number of strategies to enforce...