Virginia Legal Blog
Financial stress and divorce
Money woes have ended many relationships in Herndon and Fairfax County. A lost job, a house the couple cannot afford, steep credit card bills; these and similar financial problems can add up to divorce if the couple cannot find another solution. Individual economic...
Does watching TV lead to divorce?
Divorce happens for a lot of reasons. Many, such as financial troubles and infidelity, are well known. However, it’s important to consider all possible reasons and not to assume that all divorce cases look the same. Today, let’s take a look at the link between TV and...
3 reasons a trust could be perfect for your estate plan
People typically make two big mistakes when it comes to estate planning. The first is that they put off the process indefinitely. The second big mistake that a lot of people make with their estate plan is to keep it as simple as possible. Many times, people prioritize...
6 tips for telling children about a divorce
By the time that you tell your children about your upcoming divorce, you have known that it’s coming for a while. You’ve probably talked with your spouse about it extensively. You may have gone to counseling. It’s no surprise to you, to say the least. However,...
Postnuptial agreements offer Virginia couples several vital benefits
You have probably heard of prenuptial agreements. Essentially, prenups are contracts the parties sign before getting married. It is safe to say that most couples in and around Herndon, Virginia, do not create prenuptial agreements before marriage. However, you can...
Children should not have to choose between their parents in a divorce
A child’s life is full of decisions. Do they order apple pie or chocolate cake? Do they do their homework now, or go out to play and do it on the bus to school? Most of these decisions do not have significant consequences. They are not polar opposites. However, when a...
Don’t fall for these misconceptions about estate planning
Estate planning may be on the back of your mind, or maybe its not even on your radar at all. It is something that you may think you do not need to worry about. However, everyone in the Herndon area can benefit from having a well-rounded estate plan. It is important,...
When is sole custody necessary?
As a parent, you would likely do everything in your power to protect your children. If you and your spouse are planning to divorce, this may involve making tough custody decisions. You may hope that your children can maintain a relationship with your spouse. Yet, you...
Understanding part separate and part marital property division
In Virginia family law cases, one issue that frequently arises is property division. While the law has certain parameters for marital property and separate property and they might seem clear, there can be confusion if both sides claim they have the right to certain...
What is a visitation transportation plan?
It might take weeks or months for a complex divorce process to reach its conclusion. In that time, the couple will likely have to negotiate property division, debt division, support and custody arrangements. There might be several overlooked aspects of a parenting...
