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Mediation can be an effective tool for divorcing couples in Virginia to negotiate the terms of their separation with a neutral third party. Not only can the process make the divorce relatively more amiable, it can also give spouses a greater degree of control over the...
When getting divorced, a couple must split not only their shared assets but also their shared debts. Many people today carry student loan debt for many years after completing school. When they get a divorce, they must understand how their student loans may or may not...
Your finances may look a whole lot different after a divorce as you adjust to getting by on one income, rather than two. Even if you were not working during the majority of your marriage, your financial future may still look much different when your relationship comes...
Divorcing parents, understandably, often disagree about child custody issues. Emotions run high and can affect the decision-making process. If parents are unable to come to a mutual agreement, the court steps in and makes the decision for them. However, using...
Parents in Virginia have many responsibilities as they raise their children. They need to make choices about school and ensure their children are receiving a good education. They need to make medical decisions and bring them to the doctor. Parents also need to provide...
One of the more important decisions many divorcing couples will need to make during the divorce and property division process is what will happen to the family home. This blog recently discussed the property division process during divorce and it is also helpful to...
Virginia follows the equitable distribution model when dividing marital property in the dissolution of a marriage. This means the parties must list all their assets and debts, divide separate property from marital property and then divide the marital property in a way...
Couples who are entering a marriage may wonder what the benefits of a prenuptial agreement are. Prenuptial agreements provide a variety of benefits and can protect both spouses in the event they decide to divorce at some point. The benefits of a prenuptial agreement...
For parents paying child support, there may become a point when they need to request a child support modification. Alternately, a parent receiving child support may believe the amount they receive needs to be adjusted. Fortunately, the family law process provides...
Those in Northern Virginia who don’t have a lot of experience with legal matters but who are going through a divorce or separation may not fully understand how a family law mediation works. Like other types of mediation, family law mediation is a way in which couples...
