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One of the more important decisions many divorcing couples will need to make during the divorce and property division process is what will happen to the family home. This blog recently discussed the property division process during divorce and it is also helpful to...
Spousal support is a divorce-related topic that can cause confusion and contention in Virginia residents who are considering ending their marriages. That is because while it is expected that two married people will financially support each other during their...
Like most states, Virginia follows the "equitable distribution" model when dividing property in divorce. In this sense, "equitable" does not mean "equal," and all the divorced couple's property is not necessarily split 50-50. Instead, the law requires the parties to...
If there is one point that we should make abundantly clear regarding divorce litigation, it is that the process is not a family friendly one. It is stressful for all involved, and can take a particularly negative toll on children. Divorce litigations tend to become...
Some married couples in the Arlington area will eventually get to the point – some after only months, and some after years – at which they decide it is time to end the marriage. This can be the hardest decision anyone ever makes but, if the divorcing couple can focus...
When people in Virginia decide to divorce, they may feel as if they will never agree with their spouse again. People may have hurt feelings and strong emotions that can be reflected throughout the divorce process. Even when people feel betrayed and upset, however,...
Going through a divorce can be among the most stressful events of a person's life. The process in Virginia, as well as other states, is often complicated and costly, in terms of both time and emotion. In cases where the parties have children together, the emotional...
Virginia residents may be surprised to learn that, even though divorce rates overall are declining, divorces among couples over the age of 50 have doubled from 1990 to 2010, according to a survey of U.S. divorces. Therapists believe the biggest reason for people...
About 21% of the married couples in Virginia and around the country will rely almost entirely on Social Security benefits during their retirements according to government figures. This is a problem because these benefits will only replace about 40% of their...
While divorce is a difficult process, people will eventually bounce back from it. This is also true in a financial sense. A study done by Fidelity Investments revealed that it takes about five years for a person to recover financially after a divorce. Virginia...
