Virginia residents contemplating divorce may know that it is an emotionally difficult time. Many decisions need to be made, and some will affect their financial future. Maintaining focus on financial matters is important, and there are things that may be done to make...
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Month: June 2014
Who keeps the pets
As Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith filed for divorce after almost 20 years, animal lovers in Virginia and across the nation watched as their separation became contentious over who would keep the pets. Technically, this is not a custody battle because the courts...
Domestic abuse in the digital age
When many people hear the phrase “domestic abuse,” they think only of physical violence. In fact, domestic abuse takes many forms including emotional, verbal, psychological and sexual abuse. Some victims have said that physical violence is actually easier...
Student loan debt is a heavy burden for many in Virginia
Many college graduates in Henrico County are putting off major milestones, such as getting married, buying a house and starting a family, because they are hampered down by student loan debt. Others are not only dealing with those realities, but also with barely even...
Halle Berry will pay child support to ex-boyfriend
The end of a marriage or a romantic partnership is by nature a difficult time, even before one considers issues like property division, child custody, and other legal concerns. Child support is one of the important matters to settle promptly, in order to ensure the...
Virginia child support website inoperative for almost a year
For those who feel they may need assistance dealing with family law matters such as child support, divorce, or child custody, government programs can be valuable tools, however speaking with an attorney may also be critical. When the Affordable Care Act became...