When you moved to the D.C./Virginia area as a newlywed, you and your spouse likely had goals for your future. Perhaps you wanted to start a family right away or lay the groundwork for a business start-up plan. No matter what your particular dreams happen to include,...
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Month: October 2018
Can pets be addressed in prenups?
Prenups are not just for addressing money matters. They can also have terms regarding something that is very important to many couples: Family pets. Why might couples want to consider having pet-related terms in a prenup? Well, pets are something that can trigger a...
Your Husband Or Wife Is Cheating On You. What Should You Do?
Discovering your spouse is cheating is emotionally devastating. It feels like you have been hit by a Mack truck. You feel a wide range of intense emotions-shock, anger, betrayal, revenge and disgust. This is normal. But reacting this way may backfire legally. Meet...
Consult a lawyer before signing any agreements during divorce
Don't sign any agreement without showing it to a divorce lawyer. Some divorce clients think they need to get divorced immediately. They will sign any financial agreement to "get out". I respond: slow down. The financial agreement is the most important document you...
How much money will I need to maintain my lifestyle after divorce?
How much does cost you to live-currently and after divorce? Complete an income/expense worksheet. Include all sources of income-earned and unearned-over the last 12 months and divide by 12 to determine your monthly income. Estimate all your expenses (including taxes...
How will joint custody work for your family?
As a Virginia parent, you want to do everything possible to shield your child from the negative repercussions of divorce. One way to do this is to allow your kid to maintain strong relationships with both parents. Many families find it beneficial to do this with a...
New tax law means changes to child support and exemptions
It's generally not advised that people in Virginia, or any other state for that matter, rush to end a marriage, especially if children are involved. However, couples clearly aware that a legal split is in their future may want to attempt to beat the clock before the...
How gender ratio at work affects divorce risk
Married spouses in Virginia might be more likely to get divorced if they work in environments with many people of the opposite sex. These were the findings of a Stockholm University study that examined demographic data from Denmark. The study examined people born...