The decision to end a marriage is never an easy one to make, no matter the circumstances. However, there are times in which it may be possible to make this complex and difficult process a bit easier. For you, this may mean filing for an uncontested divorce. An...
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More men’s wages than women’s garnished for child support
Some Virginia parents may be among the 7 percent of workers nationwide who have their wages garnished. A study by the ADP Research Institute that examined 2016 pay data for 12 million workers found that far more men than women had their wages garnished. Almost all of...
Older adults and divorce
Older adults in Virginia and throughout the country are about twice as likely to get a divorce as people their age were in the 1990s. Along with this higher divorce rate for older adults comes the complications of having their assets cut in half just as they are...
No need to go to court with an uncontested divorce
When you are getting ready to embark on the process of divorce, you may naturally be concerned about how acrimonious the process will be. After all, going to trial often fans the flames of frustration and anger, which, in turn, causes the divorce process to be...
Before signing that prenup
Virginia couples who are planning on getting married often consider drafting a prenuptial agreement. Their reasons for doing so vary, but the primary concern is typically to protect assets if the marriage should come to an end. Contrary to popular belief, prenups...
Protecting individuals from domestic violence during disasters
When disaster strikes in Virginia, those who are in abusive situations are often the most vulnerable due to the fact that disasters can restrict access to housing, food and water. Due to the additional stress caused by the disaster, the severity and prevalence of...
Marriage and divorce the second time around
You may never have believed your first marriage would end in divorce. In fact, you may have had the same expectations for your second marriage. Nevertheless, here you are considering the pros and cons of ending this marriage. Maybe you feel like you are going in...
Ways divorced parents can create constancy for children
One constant struggle for children of divorced parents in Virginia and around the country is learning to find normalcy in splitting time between two different households. The rules at one parent's home often differ from the rules at the other's, and this inconsistent...
How an estranged couple can prepare for mediation
The end of a marriage can be a difficult time for all parties involved. However, Virginia couples can avoid divorce litigation by considering mediation. Mediation allows both parties to try and work together to come to an agreement on important family law issues like...
Divorce mistakes with lost alimony deductions
Virginia couples headed toward divorce may want to learn all they can about property division requirements under state law and the tax consequences of dividing various assets. In addition to saving money for both parties, this information could also be useful during...

