Divorce

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...

Spring is a good time for cleaning the house, clearing away the clutter that's accumulated and getting ready for summer. For Virginia residents thinking about divorce, spring is a good time to organize their lives. Getting organized in advance of filing for divorce...

When a Virginia parent leaves an abusive relationship, there is no guarantee that the abusive parent will not fight for and even get custody. According to one domestic violence expert, attempts to get custody rights are a kind of coercive control. Coercive control may...

Virginia parents who are concerned about how divorce will affect their children can take certain steps that will help their children adjust better and avoid behaviors that may harm them. For example, parents should try to present a unified front to their children and...

When parents of young children decide to get divorced, they may need to seek a custody determination in court. In Virginia, parents may reach agreements about custody on their own, get help from a mediator, use a collaborative process or litigate the issues through...

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...

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....

Fathers in Virginia who are going through a divorce might want to get custody of their children. However, many dads feel at a disadvantage in court since custody is traditionally awarded to mothers. Nevertheless, there are a few things a father can do to increase the...

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...

Financial considerations are often major considerations for people in Virginia who are headed toward divorce. The end of a marriage has severe financial implications for most divorcing spouses in addition to the emotional and other practical concerns that accompany a...