There is a chance that a marriage could come to an end for any number of reasons. However, it may be possible for couples in Virginia and elsewhere to mitigate some of the financial and emotional damage a divorce could cause with a prenuptial agreement. Couples could...
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Are you eligible for a divorce from bed and board?
Many feelings surface while going through a divorce. You may feel alone, confused, lost and in dire need of someone to just listen to you. If you’re a Virginia resident facing an inevitable divorce, you might wonder when the state will grant you it. Virginia differs...
Fathers may be granted child custody despite abuse allegations
Virginia parents who are going through the divorce process may be interested in new research that shows that fathers are sometimes favored over mothers in custody battles, even if the father has been accused of or found guilty of sexual or physical abuse. In fact, it...
Prioritizing financial security in a divorce
When couples in Virginia get a divorce, they need to prioritize their financial security. In order to do this, it is important to make a budget that anticipates the next few months of expenses. Then, couples should take a look at shared property and how it might be...
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Three financial temptations to watch out for during your divorce
Most people going through divorce expect that the process will be expensive. However, they do not always realize that divorce can also be a minefield for costly financial mistakes. Financial mistakes should be avoided when possible because they can make your divorce...
What parents can do to help their children after a divorce
Following a divorce, Virginia parents may be concerned about the effect that the changes will have on their children. While divorce can be tough for children, parents can help them adjust. Their focus should be on the well-being of their children, and this often means...
Supervised visitation can help to protect children
Parents in Virginia who separate or divorce may experience a wide range of options for child custody. While some families may choose joint custody or extensive visitation, this is not always a possibility. In some cases, there could be serious concerns about one...
Divorce and student loan debt
Virginia couples who get a divorce are likely to find the process to be emotionally taxing and stressful. One of the many aspects of divorce that can make it stressful is determining how assets and debts should be divided. For people who have student loan debt, or...
The myth of “full custody”
As a parent who is going through divorce, one of your biggest concerns may be over the custody of your child. It can seem strange and upsetting to consider the possibility of not seeing your child every day. You may also bristle at the thought of agreeing to a child...