After a divorce, you will still need to work together to raise your kids. People often refer to this as co-parenting, yet that is only really true if you cooperate. As an inability to cooperate is often what leads to a divorce, it stands to reason that you might not...
3 mistakes that can affect the validity of a prenup
Negotiating a prenuptial agreement with your fiance can protect you from a devastating divorce. If your marriage doesn't work out, your prenup governs property division matters and other decisions. Couples with prenups can typically file for an uncontested divorce....
How can you improve co-parenting for the kids?
Children count on their parents to make sure they have what they need. That doesn’t change just because the parents decide to divorce. Once the adults make the decision to split up, they have to ensure they’re committed to being a parenting team for the children....
Is your second marriage more likely to last?
When your first marriage ended in divorce, you blamed yourself. Not that you did anything to cause the divorce, necessarily, but you realize that you made a mistake getting married in the first place. Maybe the two of you were just young and you didn’t know each other...
What happens to the vacation home in a divorce?
Some couples worked hard and were able to invest in a vacation home where they enjoyed building memories as a family. That home can become a source of contention if the couple decides to divorce. Deciding what to do with a second home is often difficult. You and your...
How to minimize destructive co-parenting criticism and judgment
Co-parenting with your ex after divorce is never easy – no matter how amicable your break-up was. You split up for a reason – maybe a lot of reasons. Likely, you don’t see eye-to-eye on a number of things. Parenting is certainly an area where everyone has their own...
Protecting an inheritance received during a marriage
An inheritance can take a little of the pain out of losing a member of your immediate family. While financial resources and real property won't replace the person you love, they can improve your quality of life during a difficult time. Some people find themselves...
2 signs you need a restraining order against your spouse
Some romantic relationships end on mutual agreements. In such instances, it is not uncommon for the former couple to carry on as friends and focus on other things like parenting if they share a child. However, some relationships end badly. If this happens, you might...
How divorcing couples handle businesses in Virginia divorces
The decisions you make during your divorce will affect your financial stability for years to come. Many couples struggle to negotiate property division arrangements, especially when they have certain assets that represent the vast majority of their personal wealth. A...
When can a court modify child custody orders?
When a family court issues child custody orders, it always considers the best interests of the children. Therefore, when there is a drastic change in circumstance from when the orders were issued, the court can modify its earlier position or issue fresh directives....