When it comes to the end of a marriage, there are a number of ways in which credit card debt can come into play. Sometimes, a bitter ex racks up credit card debt because they are upset about their partner's decision to divorce or they simply do not care about...
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Your student loans in a divorce
When getting divorced, a couple must split not only their shared assets but also their shared debts. Many people today carry student loan debt for many years after completing school. When they get a divorce, they must understand how their student loans may or may not...
How an uncontested divorce may help maximize your takeaway
Your finances may look a whole lot different after a divorce as you adjust to getting by on one income, rather than two. Even if you were not working during the majority of your marriage, your financial future may still look much different when your relationship comes...
How to address the family home during divorce
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...
Will Spousal Support Be Awarded in my Divorce?
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...
Marital property, separate property and what’s in between
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...
The benefits of divorce mediation
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...
What do you need to know about property division in a divorce?
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...
Getting through a divorce with limited stress
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,...
Alternating weeks may not be best for co-parenting
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...

