Virginia estranged couples should be aware of a ruling by a federal bankruptcy court regarding the authority of the divorce court. According to the ruling, an order issued by a divorce judge cannot determine whether an obligation is subject to bankruptcy relief. The...
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Month: March 2017
The truth about child custody
Parents in Virginia who are negotiating child custody issues may be making important decisions based on common misconceptions that abound. There are several specific myths of which parents should be aware when trying to reach agreements. Many people think that a...
The reason for higher divorce rates among older Americans
The divorce rate among Americans who are aged 50 or older has roughly doubled since the 1990s. In 2015, 10 out of every 1,000 married people who were 50 or older were divorced. This is compared to five people out of every 1,000 married who were 50 or older in 1990....
Children’s security often first casualty of divorce
Most Virginia parents will readily subscribe to the idea that their children's well-being comes before other considerations. However, this is sometimes tested when their marriage is coming to an end. Research shows that the majority of damage children suffer during a...
Taking advantage of a prenuptial agreement in Virginia
Couples preparing to marry generally don't want to think about what would happen if they end up getting a divorce. However, that's essentially what a prenuptial agreement involves. Prenuptial agreements allow couples to determine, in advance, how a variety of issues...