On behalf of Meyer & Bowden, PLLC | Sep 25, 2020 | Divorce
At its best, social media helps you tap into your support network when you need it. Platforms like Facebook and Instagram allow you to share the highlights of your life with your friends and family. They also give you a chance to discuss your challenges and rally the...
On behalf of Meyer & Bowden, PLLC | Sep 10, 2020 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of Meyer & Bowden, PLLC | Sep 4, 2020 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of Meyer & Bowden, PLLC | Aug 26, 2020 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of Meyer & Bowden, PLLC | Aug 21, 2020 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of Meyer & Bowden, PLLC | Jul 30, 2020 | Divorce
People don’t get married because they imagine they will eventually get divorced. Marriage is usually the result of wanting to spend the rest of your life with someone. Unfortunately, relationships and the people in them change, and not always for the better. You...
On behalf of Meyer & Bowden, PLLC | Jun 19, 2020 | Divorce
You’ve tried everything you can to make your marriage work, but no matter how hard you try you run into one challenge after the next. At this point, you have a couple of options. You can remain in your marriage and hope for the best, or ask your spouse for a divorce...
On behalf of Meyer & Bowden, PLLC | Jun 10, 2020 | Divorce
There’s a lot at stake in a divorce. While you might struggle with the emotional aspect of untangling your life from your spouse, you also face the very real possibility of redefining your relationship with your children and reshaping your financial standing. These...
On behalf of Meyer & Bowden, PLLC | Jun 2, 2020 | Divorce
The default position of the IRS is that any transfer of funds from one party to another can be taxed, but there are many exceptions. One is the transfer of funds between spouses. For the most part, any transfer of funds from one spouse to another, whether as a gift or...
On behalf of Meyer & Bowden, PLLC | May 21, 2020 | Divorce
Everybody knows that divorce is the end of a marriage. But what does that mean, exactly? After all, a marriage is not a business partnership. It represents a web of relationships, duties and plans. So your feelings about divorce can be surprisingly complicated. Here...
