Deciding to end a marriage after age 50 is known as "gray divorce." While divorce rates for younger couples have declined in recent decades, dissolutions among older adults have moved in the opposite direction. U.S. Census Bureau data show the divorce rate for those...
The property division process during divorce addresses both assets and debts. Spouses must provide one another with thorough disclosures in court regarding their obligations and holdings. They then either work together to settle their disagreements or prepare to...
Divorce causes significant financial strain and personal upheaval. Spouses who no longer intend to share their lives may find that every discussion leads to an argument. They may struggle to settle the terms of their divorce, including decisions related to property...
Divorce changes more than your marital status. It affects your new life and all legalities involved. This includes your wills, trusts, powers of attorney and beneficiary designations. Virginia law allows divorced spouses to lose certain rights automatically, but some...
Parallel parenting is a structured form of co-parenting designed for situations wherein communication and cooperation between parents are especially difficult. It is often the best option for families emerging from high-conflict divorces or separations, as well as...
Divorce often affects more than the structure of a family—it can also change how a child experiences their world. For parents, it can be easy to get lost in legal and emotional battles, focusing on property division and custody schedules. Yet children often see these...
An engagement ring is a beautiful symbol, usually carrying deep emotional weight and considerable financial value. However, when spouses end their marriage, disagreements can arise over the question of who keeps the ring. Is it marital property subject to division, or...
The thought of divorce raises many questions, including which spouse is typically more inclined to end the marriage. Does the public's idea of who files for divorce align with reality? When we look at the data, the answer is clear: women are significantly more likely...
Divorce is a challenging process, in part, because people must navigate both emotional and practical issues simultaneously. Even the most rational person typically has strong emotional responses to the discussions that occur during divorce. Emotions can lead to...
Prenuptial agreements are contracts that engaged couples sign before getting married. Postnuptial agreements are essentially contracts that married couples negotiate with one another. Prenuptial agreements help people start marital relationships off confidently....
