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In high-asset divorces, the financial stakes and privacy concerns can be significant. For cases in Virginia, adultery can have serious legal consequences that can impact spousal support. Under state law, a spouse who commits adultery generally cannot receive long-term...
Spousal support is not automatic when you file for divorce in Virginia. Judges in Arlington Circuit Court review 13 specific factors under state law to decide if support is fair, how much money you should receive or pay and how long payments last. The 13 statutory...
People will often talk about the divorce rate in the United States, discussing whether it has been declining or rising in recent years. But the reality is that the divorce rate is not the same for everyone. To some extent, it will depend on your age bracket. According...
There’s little doubt that divorce is hard for children. They typically love both their parents and want both of them in their lives. However, they sometimes express a preference for where they want their primary residence to be. This leads to parents asking whether...
No, a prenuptial agreement cannot waive child support obligations. Even if both parents agreed to it in advance, this would be an invalid provision within the prenup. We recently discussed the fact that prenuptial agreements cannot waive or secure child custody...
Realizing that a marriage is over is a stressful time, partly because it means making major life changes. If you’re considering filing for divorce, you should work to ensure – whenever possible – that you have everything in order, as long as it’s safe for you to take...
In high income divorces, child support matters require more than meeting a child’s basic needs. These families are setting up for a continued legacy and often expect their children to continue the family’s success. This can mean attendance at prestigious private...
Beginning on July 1, Virginia spouses can file for a “bed and board” divorce as early as one day after officially separating. This allows them to begin the process of negotiating or litigating the terms of their divorce. Currently, under the law, “a divorce from bed...
When a parent stops paying court ordered support, the impact on a household can be immediate and painful. Bills pile up, and children may go without the things they need to thrive. The good news is that the state offers strong tools to collect what is owed....
When separate and marital assets become mixed together, determining who owns what can become much more complicated. This can happen over the course of a marriage, whether through shared bank accounts, investments, retirement contributions or using separate funds for...
