Every state handles divorce and ends a marriage in its own way. The Virginia State Bar explains the state allows for two types of divorce. The first option is a divorce from bed and board. The second is a divorce from the bond of matrimony. The names give some clues...
Whether you currently owe back child support, worry about your ability to stay current or are preparing to get a divorce and have concerns about child support payments, it is essential to understand the penalties associated with failing to pay support. Aside from the...
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 –...
If you are preparing to end your marriage, you undoubtedly have some concerns about your financial well-being. After all, you may have to adjust to living on a single income. Fortunately, in addition to receiving an equitable share of your marital estate, you may also...
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...
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...
If you are like many Americans, online platforms are a part of your daily social routine. According to the Pew Research Center, about 7 out of every ten U.S. adults use some type of social media. Unfortunately, during divorce, anything you post online may become fair...
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...