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Even as the economy reopens, the American public has yet to feel the full impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The global event has already affected many laws and healthcare providers, as the system responds to the emergency. Domestically, spouses face challenges to...
When people think of divorce, most people think of arguments, courtrooms and bitter conflicts over the custody of children. These days, however, few divorces end up that bad — using mediation for divorce has been a growing trend for two decades. Mediation is not...
Divorce is a relatively common legal process that some couples choose to pursue in order to end the partners legal relationships. After a divorce two people who were once married under the law are returned to their single status and become free to marry other...
Alimony, also known as spousal support or spousal maintenance, is not as common as it once was, but can still be a necessary part of an equitable divorce. In previous generations, spousal support was practically a given in any divorce. Because women did not have the...
Virginia law requires divorcing couples to divide their marital property in a way that meets standards of fairness. But first the parties have to figure out what the marital property is. Marital property consists of all assets and debts that are owned jointly by the...
Divorce can be an emotional, frustrating and challenging time for everyone involved. Those intense emotions can make it extra difficult to comprehend or focus on the legal considerations, which can keep some from making smart decisions. Negative emotions can lead to...
Divorce is a big decision for everyone. There are so many things to consider: finances, retirement accounts, homeownership, other property and, of course, children (if there are any). For military families, it's even more complicated. Servicemembers are often away...
Whether you may not feel the need to bring personal changes up with your coworkers or they are your main support system, dealing with your divorce at work requires unique considerations. It’s important to remember that you are in a professional setting, but you may...
Married couples typically commingle their assets, while also making joint purchases. From your family home to your vehicles, from your bank accounts to your retirement accounts, sharing is common. This is all well and good while married, but it can lead to various...
When deciding on floral arrangements and reception locations, soon-to-be married couples often forget to ask themselves a very important question -- what if things do not work out? While it might strike some as a distinctly unromantic thought, it is an important...