Cohabitation before marriage is often viewed in two ways. On one side, couples say that it can lower their odds of divorce: If the cohabitation goes poorly, the couple knows they should not get married. On the other side, there are those who claim that living together...

Having a prenuptial agreement should give you some sense of security as you head toward divorce. That agreement already defines a lot of the terms of the divorce. It may state how assets should be divided, which assets count as separate property and things of this...

Many seniors are in the home stretch, just a few short weeks away from graduating high school. Sadly, many spouses are beginning to plot their divorces at this same time. You read that right. There's been a staggering uptick in divorce filings around graduation time...

If your divorce involves considerable and/or complicated assets, you can benefit from adding a financial professional and perhaps a tax adviser or accountant to your team. That’s particularly true if your spouse has been the one who handled the finances, investments...

If your partner spends more than you would like, divorce gives you a way to regain control of your finances. 39% of those in a recent survey said financial issues had played a role in the breakup of their marriage. There are often many valid financial reasons to...

Cellphones are a ubiquitous accessory for nearly everyone over the age of 11 or 12. They are so common that we typically don’t give them much of a thought. However, maybe we should: After all, the way your partner acts about and while on their cellphone could...

Maybe you’re thinking about asking your spouse for a divorce. Or maybe you’ve already had this conversation and it’s time to turn your attention to the process itself. Either way, it’s a must that you protect your finances to the best of your ability. Neglecting to do...

When you found out that your spouse was cheating, you were furious. You were upset that they weren’t honest with you and that they didn’t seem to care that they broke your trust.  Immediately, you felt like you wanted to get divorced, but you know that your spouse's...

You wake up to find a note from your spouse on the kitchen table. It tells you that they’re done with the marriage, they’re leaving and they’re not coming back. Now what? Can you seek a divorce? Technically, you are still married. You can get a divorce on the grounds...

Virginia divorces can be contentious over a variety of issues, not the least of which is property division. Understanding marital property vs. separate property is one aspect of a case. However, there are circumstances in which the property can be categorized as part...