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...
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How is a separation agreement beneficial?
There are times when a marriage is over, yet a Virginia couple may be facing a lengthy divorce process and an extended period before the process is final. When divorce could take a while or a couple prefers to live apart first, a legal separation agreement can prove...
Health and economic effects of divorce on older people
People in Virginia who are 50 and older and who are getting a divorce should take steps to protect their health. Expert say that divorce is one of the most stressful life events for people at any age. The chronic stress and depression can worsen conditions including...
What couples in Virginia need to know about prenups
The recent secret wedding of Justin Bieber and model Hailey Baldwin may not be of interest to all Virginia couples. However, the fact that the pop singer has considerably more wealth than his bride illustrates the importance of planning ahead when a marriage involves...
School year planning following a divorce
Divorced parents in Virginia can help their children with the transition by planning for the school year ahead. They can start by sitting down with them to talk about academics, relationships, jobs and extracurricular activities. Children may also have certain...
Wedding dates: choose with care
When couples in Virginia decide to get married, one of their first considerations is their wedding date. In many cases, wedding dates are chosen on the basis of family schedules as well as the availability of preferred reception sites. However, some couples decide to...
Why divorce may be ‘contagious’
While divorce may not be medically contagious, couples in Virginia with separated friends are more likely to end their marriages. Studies out of Harvard, Brown and the University of California at San Diego show that spouses are around 75 percent more likely to get...
Financial issues after divorce
The financial unknowns that occur after divorce can lead to a lot of stress. Virginia couples who are splitting up can help alleviate some of the anxiety they may be experiencing by getting a clear picture of their financial accounts. This includes their liabilities,...
Dividing debt during your divorce
Aside from issues concerning your children, one of the most contentious elements of a divorce is the division of marital property. In Virginia and in most states, marital property is any asset you acquired from the date of your marriage. This may be a house you...
Explaining the different types of child support cases
Not everyone in Virginia receiving child support payments gets their funds in the same way. Some recipients draw funds directly from a non-custodial parent, and others get payments from the state. This is because there are four different types of child support cases....

