Although marriage is generally thought to be about love, there are cases where a Virginia family may want to protect the family assets when their child is looking to get married. For example, a trust that was set up by parents for their child could end up being split...
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Protecting a business from a divorce
Virginia entrepreneurs can risk losing their business in a divorce if they don't set up a prenuptial agreement or a trust. A prenuptial agreement may help people who started a business before they got married to keep their business separate from the marital property....
Divorce after IVF and questions about frozen embryos
Virginia couples who are facing a divorce may have an added hurdle if they have been participating in vitro fertilization treatments. There might be a question of what to do with any frozen embryos, and there is not an extensive body of divorce law on this topic as...
Actor files divorce petition following lengthy separation
Cuba Gooding Jr. fans may have heard that the actor has finally filed for divorce from his wife following a separation of almost three years. News outlets in Virginia and elsewhere have been following the story. "Irreconcilable differences" was cited as grounds for...
Dividing 401(k) plans during a divorce
The number of divorces involving older couples in Virginia and around the country has soared in recent years, and deciding how retirement plans should be divided is often a contentious issue in these cases. Many couples place the bulk of their retirement savings into...
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp are officially divorced
Virginia residents may have heard that Johnny Depp and Amber Heard finalized their divorce on Jan. 13. As part of the settlement, Depp will pay Heard $7 million, and the money will be donated to charity. Ms. Heard filed for divorce in May and got a restraining order...
Putting kids first following a divorce
When two Virginia parents file for divorce, it can be very easy to allow emotions and self-concern to trump the needs of the children involved, especially if the divorce process becomes messy. However, there are ways parents can carve out an amicable relationship so...
What happens to intellectual property in a millennial divorce?
Discussing prenuptial agreements before marriage is no longer a taboo subject. In fact, the number of high-income young professionals in Arlington and D.C. metro who seek prenuptials is increasing. Are you a millennial who wants to ensure you protect your intellectual...
The importance of taking a logical approach to divorce
A large number of Virginians file for divorce in January each year. This is because many people do not want to file for divorce during the holidays. Others may experience financial and emotional conflicts during the holidays that trigger them to want to get divorced....
Locating a deadbeat parent
Although divorce can be stressful and costly, the impact can be particularly devastating for children, especially if the non-custodial parent loses contact after the divorce is finalized. In some cases, loss of contact may be purposeful. A parent attempting to avoid...

