For Virginia couples looking to get married, it can be important to understand the benefits of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. This is especially true if one future spouse does not have money managing skills and is at risk for racking up debt. While they are...
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How a prenuptial agreement can protect an inheritance
There are several ways that people in Virginia might attempt to protect family property in case of a divorce. People should not mix an inheritance with the marital funds. This includes using an inheritance to purchase items or pay for services, such as buying or...
Child custody battles
Divorced parents living in Virginia might find themselves involved in disputes with their ex-spouses regarding child custody and visitation issues. In an ideal world, people would be able to work out their differences and discover ways to co-parent without any...
Separating before a divorce
Virginia couples who are having difficulty with their marriages may choose to separate and physically live in different locations. This action might allow tempers to cool and lead to reconciliation, or it could be a prelude to divorce. Either way, a separation...
Worried about a drawn out divorce? Let ADR work for you
As a young, successful individual, you likely have many plans for your life. Of course, roadblocks can crop up, and if you have not planned for these events, you could spend a considerable amount of time and money trying to work through them. Unfortunately, you may...
Dividing a retirement account and the QDRO
Virginia couples who are going through a divorce and who need to divide certain types of retirement accounts will need a document known as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. This permits the division of the account and may also be used to pay alimony or child...
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...

