There are essentially two forms of divorce: contested and uncontested divorces. In an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse agree on the terms for your filing before you ever go to court. If you can't reach an agreement, then the courts will set the terms for you....
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What divorce looks like when one spouse doesn’t live in Virginia
When a married couple breaks up and is on the path to divorce, usually one spouse will move out of the house -- sometimes far away. In some cases, this raises issues of out of state divorce, especially in places like Richmond and other parts of Virginia that are close...
Factors that may contribute to divorce odds
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...
How a Virginia protective order can help you leave behind abuse
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...
Beware of a dip in business income during divorce
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...
These signs could mean your spouse wants a divorce
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...
What to do with your estate plan when facing a divorce
As a divorcing spouse, you likely have a lot on your mind. You may be thinking heavily about the division of your assets or the fate of your children. One area of change that may be slipping your mind is that of your wills, guardianship and vital legal documents like...
Do you really have to worry about your ex hiding assets?
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...
How can divorce affect my business?
Owning a business with your spouse may have sounded like a great idea during your marriage. When you divorce, deciding what to do with the business can worse than deciding what to do with the kids. If you launched your business during your marriage, your spouse might...
How to make long-distance co-parenting work
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....