Parents in Virginia who are getting a divorce might have heard about the practice of bird nesting from the TV show "Splitting Up Together," in which a separated couple uses this child custody arrangement; in addition, actor Josh Lucas has discussed his own bird...
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What happens to a retirement account in a divorce
When a couple in Virginia gets a divorce, they might have a retirement account they need to divide. If it is an IRA, there may be certain regulations that need to be followed to prevent having to pay taxes and penalties. A person's distribution must be rolled into...
How people can protect themselves in case of divorce
While thinking about divorce can be unsavory, couples in Virginia who are getting married might want to consider creating a prenuptial agreement. These agreements can help keep assets separate and specify what will happen to shared property if a split ever occurs....
Tax law changes could impel faster divorces
In December 2017, the U.S. Congress passed a new tax law that made sweeping changes. As a result, a number of couples in Virginia and across the United States may be hastening their divorce plans before some significant modifications go into effect. Each year in the...
Preparation before filing for divorce
Many people in Virginia and elsewhere around the country choose to get divorced after the holidays. The number of divorce filings surges in January of each year. People that are planning to get divorced should do several things in order to properly prepare. Prior to...
Digital tracking and divorce
Technology is changing the way divorce cases are litigated in Virginia. Many people are turning to devices like GPS trackers and spyware to keep tabs on their spouses. GPS trackers are now cheap and easy to install on vehicles. There have been many cases where...
Signs a divorce may be the best option
In some cases, it may be best for Virginia residents to get divorced as opposed to staying in the marriages. Although a divorce may mean that a relationship ended, it doesn't necessarily mean that the relationship failed. Instead, it means that the nature of the...
Reasons for establishing paternity through a DNA test
Many family courts in Virginia use DNA testing to establish paternity in child custody dispute cases or if a mother requests child support. DNA tests are easy, noninvasive and have accuracy rates close to 100 percent. When a child is born to an unwed mother, a...
The accuracy of child support calculators
Virginia parents going through a divorce may turn to child support calculators to get an estimate of how much they will pay when it comes to child support. However, parents should be aware that these can have flaws and may give a different amount than what the judge...
What a divorce cannot do
Many Virginia married couples may feel that they know how the divorce process works. However, there are lots of misconceptions surrounding divorce. The process can accomplish some things, like property division and child custody disputes, but not others. Even though a...

