If you ask someone why they got divorced, they’ll probably give you a very specific example. They may tell you that their spouse had an affair, for instance, or that they suffered from emotional abuse. They may just say that they drifted apart over time or that they...

Leaving an abusive marriage is never a straightforward and simple process. Many people who engage in overtly abusive behavior toward their spouse will also take many steps to make it difficult for their spouse to leave. From lack of access to financial resources to...

Owning a business takes a lot of work for the person who’s running it and trying to make it grow. They may have a spouse who is standing behind them keeping up with other areas of the family while they work on the company. If the marriage begins to crumble, it is...

Getting caught unaware by a divorce filing is jarring, and it may also have a real impact on the case. You’ll start out feeling unprepared and potentially overwhelmed. You may realize that your spouse has spent months getting ready to file, all while you thought that...

Divorce costs a lot of money and also means splitting your assets and debts with your former spouse. As such, many people are eager to push for the best possible outcome during the property division process in order to give themselves a strong financial foundation for...

Deciding to end a marriage is difficult. Even more so when you have children. Divorce is full of many negative emotions and many parents are afraid of how those may impact their children. The thought of co-parenting with your ex or finding common ground may seem like...

Divorce ushers in countless new challenges and adjustments to family dynamics. However, whether your children are hundreds of miles away or merely a short drive down the road, parenting from a distance can prove difficult for both parents and children to cope with....

Receiving a fair settlement can help you achieve financial stability after divorce. But sometimes this is difficult. Your spouse could feel like the divorce might not end in their favor. If your assets are significant, they may engage in tactics to hide them. Virginia...