The idea of discussing the end of a marriage when you are planning a wedding can sound absurd. However, the importance of this conversation cannot be overlooked. Many marriages do not last. A prenuptial agreement can help you define the terms of a divorce and separate...
Divorce
How to handle the year of firsts after divorce
There are a lot of changes that come with divorce. Even if you wanted to divorce, you may still experience a range of emotions in the period immediately following the split. This might be especially prevalent during the first year. Taking the time to think about how...
Why shouldn’t parents use children as messengers?
Divorce is a challenging process for all involved, often particularly for children who are caught amid their parents' separation. An essential aspect of safeguarding children's emotional well-being during and after a divorce is to ensure they aren’t used as messengers...
This special document can protect retirement savings in a divorce
Divorcing couples in Virginia often have a lot of questions about the future. They know they have to share their resources and debts, and they may be uncertain about what that process may involve. Virginia, like most other states, has an equitable distribution...
Are your pets your only kids? Can you win them in your divorce?
In the midst of a heartbreaking divorce, the last thing you want is another battleground. However, for many couples (especially those without children), their beloved pets become unexpected sources of conflict. These furry, feathered or scaled family members hold...
What is financial infidelity?
Infidelity in a marriage is certainly one of the main things that leads to divorce, but this generally refers to extramarital affairs. It’s important to note that this is not the only way that it can take place. In some cases, couples will break up because of...
What is an uncontested divorce?
You and your spouse have decided to file for divorce and you both want to avoid a long and complicated process. Instead, you agree to settle the matter amicably and independently. This type of divorce is known as uncontested. An uncontested divorce allows a couple who...
Why are gray divorces on the rise?
You may not have heard the news, but the divorce rates in the United States have fallen – except among the silver-haired crowd. So-called “gray divorces” have doubled since the 1990s, and 25% of all divorces now involve couples in their 50s and older. What’s causing...
What divorcing federal employees need to know about FEHB coverage
If you’re a federal employee or retiree whose soon-to-be ex doesn’t work for the federal government, they’re likely getting their health insurance through your Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plan. You may be wondering if you have to continue their coverage...
3 reasons a family business can make divorce more difficult
Most Virginia divorces prove challenging for the people involved at least intermittently. Between surging emotions and disagreements about practical matters, divorce proceedings can be very challenging for couples to navigate. Couples in unusual circumstances...