Settling a divorce involves you and your spouse making some tough decisions, especially about property division. One of the most challenging property division issues arises when you try to hone in on a family business's value. How to arrive at your family business's...
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Will my income affect whether I can get child custody?
Getting a divorce is difficult. Going through finances, properties, and retirement savings to figure out who gets what is not an easy process. Add in questions about who will raise the children and a difficult process can become emotionally draining. Parents in this...
Who is my beneficiary after my Virginia divorce?
Sometimes, while going through a divorce, it can feel like there are a thousand steps you need to take. Between all the decisions you have to make, negotiating over every piece of marital property and all the paperwork you need to sign, it can be a relief when it's...
Will your kids be happy with their holiday and birthday schedule?
Trying to establish a shared custody arrangement with your co-parent isn't easy. The two of you probably disagree about what is fair or reasonable. Both of you might want to be with your children on important days like birthdays and holidays. You might alternate these...
2020 stress has caused divorce rates to increase
If you felt like 2020 was a stressful year, you were certainly not alone. In fact, it’s one reason that couples have cited for the increasing divorce rate worldwide. Even those spouses who felt stable for years before felt the impact of this stress and decided that...
Minimizing car accident injuries: It’s not a matter of “if” but “when”
According to estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about six million vehicle accidents occur each year in America. That adds up to approximately one car crash every six seconds. Over the past decade, the rate of car accident deaths...
Avoid these mistakes when seeking a high-asset divorce
Emotions run high during a divorce, and things in your life will change rapidly. It is surprisingly easy for people to lose their focus on the big picture and make potentially devastating mistakes during a divorce. The more assets you share with your ex, the greater...