If you want to keep conflict to a minimum in your upcoming divorce, mediation could be the best way to achieve that goal. Many couples in Virginia find that mediation can help them sort out their concerns about property division and child custody arrangements without...
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Is your spouse hiding assets? Where should you look?
Dividing the assets that you and your spouse purchased is a major part of getting divorced; for those who are not parents, it is often the main consideration. Unfortunately, not all spouses want to fairly split their assets according to state law. To keep them from...
What are the factors that judges have to consider in custody cases?
When you and your spouse made the decision to divorce, you thought that they would be reasonable about their requests and in how they acted. Unfortunately, they have not been as kind and respectful as you’d hoped, and they’re focused on having as much time with your...
3 tips for handling an aggressive spouse during divorce
If there is one thing that can make a divorce much more difficult, it’s trying to handle an aggressive, angry spouse. Whether they’re refusing to communicate with you or break down every conversation into a conflict, it can be hard to work with them, to negotiate with...
Can child support from a Virginia divorce last through college?
Young adults usually depend on their parents to make college costs accessible. The cost of a single semester's tuition is likely more than a young adult could earn at a part-time job. Parents help young students by contributing toward college costs or helping by...
Three tips for establishing a civil co-parenting relationship
Even if you and your spouse are divorcing, you will be inextricably linked if you have minor children. So long as you are both fit parents, it is possible you will share custody in some way, shape or form. Yet, co-parenting can be challenging if your divorce is tense,...
How important is it to have a prenuptial agreement?
If you and your partner are preparing for marriage, it is unlikely you two are thinking you could divorce down the road. You may want to take precautions, though, since between 40 and 50% of marriages end in divorce. While you two might have considered drafting...
Could nesting make sense for your family?
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, your chief concern will likely be its impact on your children. Minimizing its effects on their lives can be difficult, especially as you face the prospect of dividing one household into two. Yet, in recent years, many...
The court is closed — can I still get divorced?
The coronavirus pandemic and shelter-in-place orders have, for some couples, put a spotlight on marital issues. Our current situation has led to increased stress. The pandemic has threated business operation, leading to concerns about financial stability. The virus is...
3 things to consider when creating a parenting plan
Writing a successful parenting plan may seem straightforward enough, but there are various factors to consider for your child’s well-being. A parenting plan can encompass anything from your child’s visitation schedule and travel logistics to how you and your ex will...