Virginia Legal Blog
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...
What are some common reasons couples in Virginia divorce?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, within the first five years of marriage, 22 percent of couples will experience a separation, divorce or the passing away of one of the spouses. That number reaches 53 percent for those who have married for...
How does Virginia determine a child’s best interest?
When a couple decides that they are going to get divorced it can be an emotional time. If the couple shares children, a new custody arrangement will need to be worked out. In Virginia, the state allows courts to determine what is the best interests of the children....
What expenses of children are paid in child support payments?
Going through a divorce in Virginia can be a complicated process, but when parents of minor children go through a divorce there are added complications that they must resolve. This is because they have to make difficult decisions regarding who will make major...
Advantages of revocable living trusts
Many residents of Northern Virginia may have heard about revocable living trusts being a useful estate planning device. Fairfax County residents may have questions about how exactly a revocable living trust works and what it advantages it offered in the estate...
