The financial obligations of one spouse to another can lead to protected family court conflict in some cases. Most couples do not have a pre-existing agreement in place that addresses alimony, and they will, therefore, need to either negotiate an arrangement while...
How deferred compensation can complicate a Virginia divorce
Divorce involving successful professionals often become more practically complex than divorces between those with few assets. When people are compelled to divide retirement savings, real property and other high-value resources, they may have a hard time reaching a...
Do you have a healthy co-parenting relationship?
Co-parenting comes with many challenges. Even if you and your co-parent have an amicable relationship, there are likely going to be times when you disagree. No co-parenting relationship is perfect. There is usually behavior on the part of both parents that could use...
5 key elements to include in your postnuptial agreement
Making divorce preparations shortly after marrying a partner can feel cold and unromantic. Some see postnuptial agreements as a sign that their spouse doesn't trust them, while others don't want to disclose their finances. Even though they may make people...
The Case for Using Lawyer-Mediators in Family Law
Mediation is a big tent with room for a variety of mediators with different backgrounds, credentials and styles. There is no single type of background or set of credentials required for a mediator nor is there any one right style of mediation. While retired judges...
Can mediation work even during a high-conflict Virginia divorce?
Mediation has become one of the most popular solutions for disputes in modern Virginia divorces. Couples can work with a neutral professional to sort out their disagreements and eventually decide upon fair terms. So long as they reach a compromise and sign an...
How should you divide sentimental assets in your divorce?
If you and your spouse have significant assets, then you’re bound to have conflict over how to divide your marital estate. After all, the outcome of this distribution can dictate what your post-divorce life will look like from a financial perspective. As you try to...
3 reasons a marital home can be a challenge during divorce
When preparing for a divorce in Virginia, couples either need to reach agreements on certain matters or gather documentation to support their positions in court. For property division purposes, few assets tend to be as challenging for couples to address as real...
4 instances when a prenup might be necessary
A prenuptial agreement is a contract that helps couples establish ownership of specific assets and obligations upon their divorce or one partner’s death. Although not compulsory, creating one may be very helpful in certain situations, such as the following: You have...
Why have prenuptial agreements become much more common?
A prenuptial agreement is a contract that the members of a couple sign before getting married. The contract outlines what would likely happen in the event of a divorce, in addition to any other enforceable expectations allowed by state law. The engaged parties can set...