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Many newly divorced parents find it difficult to treat their former spouse civilly and respectfully, especially after their marriage ends in anger and resentment. However, if you have kids together, it’s in their (and your) best interest to forge a new relationship –...
A divorce can take a toll on your finances. You have to divide everything you own, yet start your life overall on your own. You have half the finances but still, keep the same debts. It is challenging. Yahoo explains it is possible to financially rebound after a...
There are many things that you may be unsure about when you start your divorce. One area where you need some security and knowledge of what may occur is when it comes to child custody in Virginia. The American Bar Association explains that child custody issues within...
If you’re embarking on a second marriage in Virginia, you likely have more experience and assets than you did when you got married the first time. You might also have multiple retirement plans, investment portfolios and children from a previous relationship. These...
One of the most challenging aspects of divorce is dealing with the aftermath. Of course, you will need to take the time to reinvent your life without your ex-spouse. However, you will also need to change your method of parenting if you hold your children in joint...
When you file for divorce in Virginia without a prenuptial agreement, you and your spouse will need to divide your marital property equitably. This requires that you both accurately report your income and assets. Sometimes, spouses may try to misrepresent their...
The further you get from your divorce in Virginia, the more acclimated you, your ex-spouse and your kids become to your new situation. That may include the lessening of any residual tension between you and your ex-spouse from your separation. Unfortunately, that may...
Couples heading into divorce proceedings in Virginia likely understand that they face several highly complex tasks as they work their way through the process. One such step that they may not anticipate, however, is having to determine how to divide up a 401(k). Most...
There are certain elements that most divorces share in common, regardless of the age of the people parting ways. If you identify as an older adult and are navigating a Virginia divorce, you may face additional considerations younger people facing similar circumstances...
Unless your family has a history of abuse or addiction, it is highly likely that you will end up in a joint custody situation with your ex-spouse after a divorce if you have children. Children do well with both parents actively involved in their lives, but this can be...
