Divorce is already a complex process, rife with legal and emotional pitfalls. However, for military families in Virginia, divorce comes with its own set of legal and emotional challenges. This blog post aims to provide insight into the legal intricacies of military...
Marriage is a long-term commitment that two people in a marriage make to each other. However, sometimes those people have to break that commitment owing to differences between them that cannot be resolved. In situations such as this, pre- and post-marital agreements...
The property division process is often one of the most complicated aspects of a Virginia divorce. As you go through the process, you are likely to hear many terms you are not familiar with, particularly if this is your first divorce. This is natural. You are not...
A study from 2022 showed just how prevalent gray divorce has become. Between 1990 and 2019, the number divorces for those 50 and older doubled. For those over 65, it was even worse with the number tripling. This is a massive increase from the past. For example, in...
A Virginia divorce can be difficult for everyone involved, but particularly for children. Child custody and visitation are common topics for dispute as the case moves forward. However, even after the divorce is finalized, custody is decided upon and a parenting time...
Property division in divorce can spark an extended and costly dispute with hard feelings and other complications. Of course, it is preferable to have the parties negotiate on their own and come to an amicable agreement. In many instances, that is unrealistic. The...
If you and your spouse decide to divorce, you are likely aware that you will need to divide your assets and debts. However, you may not have considered that your retirement plan is included in that division. QDRO A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) gives your...
As we’ve discussed previously on the blog, divorce is a major financial transaction that can shape your life for years to come. As a result, it’s crucial that you properly assess the marital estate and what you can do to obtain your fair share of it. Yet, there’s more...
If you and your spouse decide to divorce, you have a journey ahead of you. Few people who have gone through the process would describe it as easy, but it’s fair to say that it’s more complicated in some cases than it is in others. One factor that can make a divorce...
Divorce can happen regardless of a Virginia couple’s age and financial situation. People encounter problems in their relationship and the only viable solution for them is to move on and start over. This can be difficult for anyone, but those over 50 who are getting a...
