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...
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Divorce
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...
Why would a prenup be invalid?
A prenuptial agreement can be used during a divorce. It often simplifies the process. Many financial decisions will have already been made in the prenup, for example, meaning they don’t need to be made during the divorce case itself. But even if you have a prenup, you...
Here’s a possible reason the U.S. divorce rate is declining
With divorce so common these days, it might surprise you to learn that the divorce rate actually seems to be going down in this country. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the divorce rate among American women dropped significantly from 2011 to 2021. The Census...
3 points in time to consider in divorce financial planning
You cannot enter a divorce expecting to just get the financial outcomes you want and need. You have to work for them. Thinking about your finances in three distinct points in time can help. The past Do you know how much it costs to run the house? How much you pay in...
Why you should avoid social media during your divorce
If you are active on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, you’ve probably seen your friends and/or followers share intimate aspects of their lives. You might have done the same. While social media can be a great platform for meeting new friends...
There’s more than 1 type of infidelity that causes divorce
People expect honesty from their spouses, as trust is crucial to any healthy relationship. Unfortunately, infidelity has long been a leading cause of marital dissolution in the United States and elsewhere. When one spouse breaches the trust of the other, it may not be...
Is a settlement agreement necessary for a non-contested divorce?
You and your spouse must agree on all divorce-related issues when you want to pursue an uncontested divorce. Otherwise, you would have to go to trial and have a judge make the decisions. A crucial requirement for a non-contested divorce is a marital settlement...
