Many parents have to plan their child custody order around work and schooling. A parent who takes night classes may have a hard time scheduling to have their child over at night. Likewise, parents who work on-call jobs may not be able to see their children for long....
Family law
Factors that can increase the cost of your divorce
The differences in your marriage have become irreconcilable, so you and your spouse have decided to pursue a divorce. While very few divorces are straightforward, some are more complex than others. Ideally, you’d like to conclude your divorce as quickly as possible,...
What can your ex use child support for?
You know that you're going to be ordered to pay child support during the divorce. It feels inevitable. The income disparity between you and your ex is just too great. Though you are going to share custody, you're still going to have to make those payments. What you're...
Children may have different questions about divorce
At some point, as you and your spouse get closer to your divorce, you're going to have to inform the children about what's happening. They are definitely going to have a lot of questions, so it's best to do this when you have time to answer them. One thing to keep in...
Is keeping your house the right goal in your divorce?
A Virginia divorce will shake up most areas of your life. It will change your schedule and what assets you have access to. It will also affect when you spend time with your children. If you share ownership of your house with your spouse, then a divorce will also...
Can you ask for the ring back in divorce?
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...
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...