Divorce

Life was already complicated before you and your spouse made the decision to divorce – and you’re struggling to cope with the additional demands on your time as a single parent. That makes your nanny increasingly invaluable as part of your support system with the...

Every year, there is a significant amount of data collected about divorces in America. This data gives some great insight on where divorces are most common, the average ages of those getting divorced and even provides a prediction about your likelihood of divorcing in...

When it comes to getting a divorce, there are many different ways to go about it. You can choose to go the traditional route and hire an attorney, or you could try a collaborative divorce in which both parties work together with attorneys who are trained in...

If you are preparing for a divorce, one of the most cost-effective and fastest options you can consider is a mediated divorce. Both parties and their legal counsels meet with a neutral mediator to discuss and agree on the various aspects of the divorce. As with any...

Mediation was once a very niche option for those with legal disputes, but it has become a mainstream conflict resolution option in recent years. Many families in Virginia use divorce mediation to settle disagreements.  What are some of the benefits that motivate...

Certain personal issues can make a divorce both more necessary and more difficult to achieve. For example, if your spouse has a history of abusing alcohol, their substance abuse may play a role in your decision to file for divorce. It could also make you nervous about...

All couples have disagreements in their marriages. However, most couples manage to work through them without letting minor issues become major conflicts. But there is one factor that can destabilize a marriage and lead it to the breaking point: Gaslighting from one's...

The decision to pursue a divorce can have major impacts on various aspects of a person’s life. Firstly, separating from your long-term partner is no easy feat in itself. The complexity of the situation can be heightened further if children are involved.  As well as...

No one will deny that the holiday season is a challenging time. The past two years, in particular, have seen anxieties ramp up due to a continuing pandemic where loved ones stay away from big gatherings. A recent divorce of a longtime split between couples combined...

Being wealthy puts you in an interesting position during a divorce. You may be trying to preserve as many of your assets as you can while making sure that you can live comfortably in the future. Depending on your specific circumstances, you may not have a career or...