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There are many things that people in Virginia must plan for throughout their lives. These plans are important in order to ensure that things happen in accordance with how people want them to go or how they envision a certain outcome. While it is not something that...
Blended families are a good example of how life moves forward after separations and divorce. When a Virginia resident has a child with a partner and then chooses to end their relationship with their co-parent, they may later find themselves in a position to enter a...
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...
Child custody and visitation matters in Virginia are often documented in unique agreements and orders. These documents are legal reports that outlines what rights each of a child’s parents has regarding the child’s care and physical support. In Virginia, child custody...
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...
Deciding what to do with the marital home is a big issue in divorce cases – especially if you have minor children. Providing continuity for them can help alleviate their stress at a time when it feels like their entire lives are being uprooted. One way to do that is...
Providing for your loved ones is a foundational part of estate planning. You want them to have financial security long after you're gone. But deciding how to leave your legacy is just as important as determining what to leave (and to whom). For family members with...
Few legal issues are more emotional than child custody. Custody-related disputes tend to bring out the worst in people. Desperate not to lose their children, parents may resort to extreme or inappropriate tactics to turn their kids against the other parent – a move...