You might worry about the effect breaking apart your family will have on your child. However, take reassurance in the fact that millions of other children are in a similar position. It is not so much your relationship’s legal status that matters, but how you are as...
At the start of a divorce, many parents assume they need to fight for sole custody of their children. They abhor the very idea of shared custody. Maybe you cannot bear the thought of being separated from your children. Perhaps you feel it shows how much you love them....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Co-parenting after divorce comes with a lot of benefits. Your children’s lives are going to change drastically, but sharing custody gives a chance for them to spend quality time and with each parent. And having the guidance of both their parents through it all can...
Many couples divorce because they can no longer put aside their differences. But, what if you feel like you still have far too frequent run-ins with your ex because you are co-parenting your children? When co-parents aren’t looking to be in each other’s presence after...