Virginia residents are likely familiar with salacious media stories about the extravagant spending of superstar athletes. Networks pay billions of dollars to televise sporting events, and more and more of this money is finding its way into the pockets of star players....
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Month: January 2016
Advantages of a prenuptial agreement
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers says that according to a 2013 survey it conducted, more than 60 percent of the attorneys who responded reported an increase in prenuptial agreements. Virginia couples may be among the many millennials who are in part driving...
Getting over the difficulties of divorce
Many Virginians are doubtless familiar with the financial challenges that can come with a divorce. However, there are many cases where ending a marriage is nevertheless necessary for the well-being of all involved. Though there may indeed be hardships, these can be...
Virginia student loan debt and bankruptcy
Virginians who have student loan debt through a for-profit school may already know about a common misconception regarding student loan discharge during bankruptcy. While bankruptcy does provide a fresh financial start in many cases, it does not usually apply to...
Custody issues surround second child of Bristol Palin
As many unmarried parents in Virginia already know, child custody is not only an issue for people who get divorces. Bristol Palin, daughter of 2008 republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, has never been married, but she can expect a family court to rule on...
Legal assistance for Virginia domestic violence victims
Each year in the United States, 1.3 million women are assaulted by an intimate partner, and three women die every die because of domestic violence. While there are many causes of domestic violence, one way to help victims is to offer them legal assistance whether they...
Loans unaddressed by divorce agreement create financial risks
Someone in the middle of negotiating a divorce agreement in Virginia should be careful to avoid leaving any loose ends hanging, especially loans or a home mortgage. Consider the scenario of two divorced people in which the ex-husband continues to pay the mortgage that...