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The dilemma of separate versus marital property is one of the most stressful aspects of a divorce. Throughout your marriage, you obtain property and assets together without thinking about what could happen if you split up. Unfortunately, if you divorce, you have to...
In Virginia, there are three types of property during a divorce: marital property, separate property, and part marital and separate property. The courts define each type of property differently and divide property equitably, when appropriate, during a divorce. What is...
Divorce can drastically alter your financial situation. A split from your spouse may mean less income, more responsibility and jeopardized assets. Refiguring your budget can help you realign your goals. Taking control of your finances at the start of your divorce can...
Even though there are many happily married couples in the U.S., no marriage is always perfect. If your marriage seems to have more bad days than good ones, however, you may be thinking about divorcing your spouse. Still, having an expensive courtroom battle simply...
The divorce process will create disturbances in the lives of everyone involved. This includes not only the couple but also the children of the couple. Parents want to find any way they can to make divorce easier on their kids. While it is impossible to completely...
Divorcing is a difficult strain on just about anyone, even in situations where conditions are more or less as ideal as they get for a divorce. It can help anyone to eliminate more stress wherever possible. For example, instead of going for a litigation option, some...
Many partners, more commonly the woman, take on their spouse's surname after getting married. Upon completing a divorce, some people choose to take back their maiden name. There are many motivations to do this, such as helping to regain a sense of identity as a newly...
Divorce has an impact on everyone in the family. While remaining in a hostile marriage for the sake of your children tends to do more damage than good, you should also expect that a divorce will impact your kids negatively at first. Children of different ages and...
As you age, you may discover new and exciting facts about subjects you already know. The same is true for divorce. While you may know about what to expect during or after making your split official, there are still some differences when it comes to gray divorce, which...
An unbiased mediator is not a judge and generally may not side with one party over the other. The American Bar Association notes that mediators must maintain impartiality. They function in the manner of a “devil’s advocate.” During a mediation session, you and your...
