• posted: Feb. 28, 2026
• family law,  divorce,  bed and board

Most people assume divorce is either granted or it isn’t, but there is a lesser-known middle ground: a “bed and board” divorce. Virginia is one of the few states that Read More

• posted: Jan. 29, 2026
• USFSPA,  family law,  divorce

A military divorce is one in which one or both spouses are active duty, reserve or retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Such divorces arise frequently in Virginia, which Read More

• posted: Dec. 29, 2025
• divorce,  credit,  assets

Divorce is a major life transition, and for stay-at-home parents, the shift is not just emotional but fundamentally financial. Moving from a shared income or a supportive partner to managing Read More

• posted: Nov. 29, 2025
• alimony,  divorce,  spousal support

Spousal support, as alimony is known in Virginia, is financial assistance that one spouse may be ordered to pay to another after separation or divorce. It serves to mitigate financial Read More

• posted: Oct. 29, 2025
• custodial parent,  relocating,  child

Long after child custody and parenting arrangements are settled in a divorce, a parent with custody may wish to move a considerable distance away. In Virginia, this cannot be done Read More

• posted: Sep. 29, 2025
• divorce,  hybrid,  property

Generally, assets acquired by either spouse during a marriage are considered marital property in Virginia. In a divorce, they are divided fairly, though not necessarily equally, through a process called Read More

• posted: Jun. 27, 2025
• custody modification,  visitation,  warranted

Child custody arrangements should be developed with great thoughtfulness, but there is no way to anticipate what might happen in the future. There are numerous changes that could occur after Read More

• posted: Apr. 27, 2025
• child custody,  marital misconduct,  abandonment

Once they’ve made the decision to end their marriage, most people say they want to reach a settlement with their spouse so they can complete an uncontested divorce. There are Read More

• posted: Feb. 27, 2025
• tax implications,  extracurricular activities,  mediation

While wealth makes it easier to tackle some of life’s challenges, high net worth couples often have a more difficult time finalizing their divorce when spouses decide it is time Read More

• posted: Dec. 27, 2024
• disability benefits,  Military retirement,  financial support

Military retirement pay and disability benefits provide crucial financial support for veterans and their families. However, when a question about unpaid child support arises, the parties might not be sure Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2024
• marital property,  Separate property,  postnuptial agreement

Dividing assets during a divorce can be one of the most contentious and complex aspects of the process. In Virginia, the distinction between separate and marital property is crucial in Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2024
• cannabis,  legal marijuana,  child custody

In recent years, the legalization of marijuana in several states has caused legislatures to rethink how the law regards cannabis use. The ramifications of this change go well beyond whether Read More

• posted: Jun. 30, 2024
• divorce,  family pets,  custody disputes,  Equitable distribution

During a divorce, the fate of beloved family pets can become a contentious issue — sometimes resembling custody disputes. Unlike some states with specific laws regarding the disposition of pets, Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2024
• custody,  military parents,  visitation rights

For Virginia's active duty military parents, deployment overseas can raise problems concerning child custody and visitation. Virginia law provides special protections to ensure that a parent's military service doesn't automatically Read More

• 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