A wedding ring/engagement ring is a gift signifying your marriage and your love for one another. You gave your spouse a ring when you decided to get married. Now, though, your spouse has asked for a divorce. Does that mean they have to give the ring back? Your spouse...
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Why you should avoid including a lifestyle clause in your prenuptial agreement
Prior to the wedding, many couples decide to draft a prenuptial agreement to better clarify the assets and debts that each party is individually bringing into the marriage. The document is designed to be used as a tool to prevent future disagreements. Unfortunately,...
When can people deviate from the child support guidelines?
Parents in Virginia love their children and will do what they believe is best for them as they grow up. This means that parents need to provide for their basic needs such as food, clothing and a roof over their heads. However, parents also provide for healthcare,...
Virginia spousal support rules gain clarity
Back in February 2020, before the current COVID-19 pandemic essentially shut-down the nation, a Chesterfield, VA couple’s divorce case proved to be a game changer when it comes to the subject of spousal support in Virginia. In it, a court ruling was made that would...
How to divide a family business during divorce
There are several different ways for divorcing couples to approach dividing a family business during divorce. Dividing a family business during a divorce can be difficult financially and emotionally which is why divorcing couples who have built a business together and...
Divorcing with children and navigating family law issues
Ending a marriage can feel like a failure. Because no one gets married to get a divorce, it can feel like one’s world has turned upside down. But divorcing spouses in Virginia are not alone. This is because the divorce rate has remained around 50% in the United...
Will you split your inheritance with your spouse in a divorce?
One of the most complicated parts of getting divorced will involve finding a fair way to split your possessions and debts with your ex. It is common for people to want more of the marital estate as a way to punish their spouse or to want to defend certain assets that...
The effects of divorce on a child
Divorce is always an emotionally draining time for the couple, but it takes a very particular toll on the children. Both parents have to be on the same page as to how they are to help their child navigate this rather tumultuous time. It is important for parents to...
Tips for cultivating positivity during and after a divorce
Every divorce is different. But all divorces have the potential to bring significant change to family dynamics. Especially if you have children, how you adjust to life after divorce can greatly impact short- and long-term personal matters. You may find that your...
Leaving an unhealthy marriage could be better for your children
Divorce is only a clean break for couples who don't have kids. Those who share children will remain part of each other's lives indefinitely. Since a full severing of the marital relationship isn't possible because of the connection that occurs through the children,...
