• posted: Feb. 29, 2024
• co-parenting apps,  co-parenting

Joint child custody is the most common arrangement after a divorce in Virginia. Successful co-parenting depends on maintaining good communication and putting the child’s needs first. The details of co-parenting Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2023
• uncontested divorce,  affidavit,  no-fault grounds

In Virginia, most divorces are granted based on no-fault grounds. The only requirements are that the spouses have been physically separated for at least six months — or at least Read More

• posted: Aug. 30, 2023
• no-fault,  Fifth Amendment,  marital assets

Most divorces in Virginia are granted on no-fault grounds, which means the spouses either have lived apart for at least a year or, if they have no minor children, for Read More

• posted: Apr. 25, 2023
• equitable distribution,  marital property,  family home

One of the most trying aspects of divorce is divvying up property, especially if there are valuable assets the spouses have acquired during the marriage. One of the most valuable Read More

• posted: Dec. 25, 2022
• romantic relationship,  "great care",  custody

Divorce courts generally favor settlement agreements. The courts presume that each party is capable of negotiating a fair resolution of financial matters, such as division of property and payment of Read More

• posted: Aug. 25, 2022
• family law,  division of property,  itemized assets

Choosing to file for divorce, or learning that your partner has filed for divorce, can be a life-changing moment. Especially if your marriage has been of long duration, divorce can Read More

• posted: Dec. 29, 2014
• G.I. bill,  spousal rights

Military service members often put their own lives in danger to serve their country. Yet, when they leave the military and enter civilian service, the adjustment is significant. The GI Read More

• posted: Nov. 29, 2014
• deployment,  economy,  military members

Military members often face tremendous stress involved with their jobs or careers, which makes a stable marriage an important support for job performance. Yet, as in other industries, military members Read More

• posted: Oct. 29, 2014
• legal separation,  separation agreement

A Virginia Beach separation agreements attorney can help you review your marital situation and determine whether to work out a separation agreement or even use separation as grounds for divorce Read More

• posted: Aug. 29, 2014
• asset division,  equitable distribution,  marital property,  property division,  separate property

In a marriage, sometimes the lines become blurred between what is marital and what is separate property. After all, couples married for a long time share many assets together and Read More

• posted: Jul. 12, 2014
• Bed And Board Divorce,  partial divorce,  separation,  Virginia Bar

According to the Virginia Bar Association, the commonwealth recognizes two types of divorce: divorce from bed and board (a mensa et thoro) and divorce from the bonds of matrimony (a Read More

• posted: Jun. 29, 2014
• divorce evidences,  Facebook

Many written records of conversations exist today through social media, emails, texting and other forms of digital communication. In the past, courts were often at a loss to rule based Read More

• posted: Jun. 29, 2014
• divorce statistics,  filing for divorce

Many people find it surprising that women file for the greatest percentage of divorces. When considering divorce, a Chesapeake divorce lawyer can help you weigh your options and understand the Read More

• posted: Jun. 12, 2014
• Annulment,  Fort Lee Traveller,  Virginia

There are major differences between a legal annulment and a legal divorce in the commonwealth of Virginia. While a divorce ends a legal marriage, the marriage is still viewed as Read More

• posted: May 29, 2014
• alimony taxes,  capital gains taxes,  divorce taxes,  income taxes

By working with a Norfolk divorce attorney in conjunction with your tax accountant, you can be aware of options that minimize the tax consequences of divorce. Capital gains taxes, income taxes Read More

• posted: Apr. 29, 2014
• child support modifications,  parent manipulation,  parental alienation,  PAS,  symptoms

Even though a custody award is initially for joint custody arrangements, parental alienation is a circumstance that can lead to custody modification. If parental alienation becomes an issue, a Virginia Read More