Whether you worry about what school your child will attend in the upcoming year or another major decision, you may find yourself at odds with your co-parent. Important topics can lead to arguments and high tension between you both. After a divorce, you may wonder how...
Family Law
Your divorce settlement: fair vs. equal distribution of assets
Even if your divorce is amicable, the dividing of property can bring out the worst in people, and the court may end up making the final decision about who gets what. Whether you have pension plans and retirement accounts, a vacation home, or a beloved pet, a judge may...
Should we try “nesting” when we co-parent?
Divorce on its own is difficult but rebuilding your life in the aftermath can be even more of a challenge in many circumstances. Particularly if you have children with your ex-spouse, it is likely that you are looking at a joint custody situation. Typically, joint...
Do grey divorcees face bigger financial struggles?
Every divorcing couple will face their own unique hurdles throughout the process. However, your general age bracket can and does impact the type of hurdles you may face. There are a number of issues older divorcees deal with that younger couples may never even think...
How do Virginia courts divide marital assets?
If divorcing couples cannot reach an agreement about dividing property, a judge will hear evidence and issue a ruling. There is no uniform formula that Virginia courts apply to divide marital property. While each couple’s circumstances are different, courts tend to...
What are the symptoms of parental alienation?
Messy divorces can lead to complex feelings between you and your former spouse. However, when your spouse begins to turn your children against you, this is a serious situation known as parental alienation. According to Healthline, parental alienation occurs when one...
How does Virginia calculate child support?
Whether you expect to receive child support or you have to make payments as a result of getting divorced, it is important to understand different factors that affect the amount of child support parents owe. If you know that you need to make payments soon, try to...
Protecting your inheritance without losing Medicaid benefits
Your disability does not keep you from many important day-to-day tasks. However, it does make life expensive and difficult when it comes to your medical needs. A family member wants to leave an inheritance to you, but your medical needs will drain those assets....