When a couple divorces, Virginia law requires that the parties divide their property in a way that meets standards of "equitable distribution." To quickly summarize a complex process, this means the spouses must list all their assets and debts, decide what's separate...
There are many factors that are considered with property division in a Virginia divorce. People might try to categorize it based on separate property, marital property and commingled property. Still, many cases are not so simple. Nuance is important and people will be...
Even if your divorce is extremely contentious, there’s a good chance that it’ll end up resolving through negotiation. That isn’t to say that the formal split is going to be amicable. In fact, you should be ready to litigate your divorce before ever sitting down at the...
When a couple has made the difficult decision to divorce, they may wonder what to expect, what their divorce will look like and what their divorce options are. Some couples may qualify for an uncontested divorce which can have benefits to it so divorcing couples...
Most, if not all, relationships go through rough patches. This doesn’t always mean that divorce is on the horizon, but there may be certain indications that your marriage is on the rocks. If you start seeing these signs, then it might be time to start thinking about...
As married couples in Virginia move through life they acquire various property. This could be physical property such as homes, household goods, furniture, appliances, tools, vehicles, collectables and other property. It also includes non-tangible property such as bank...
Divorce can be emotionally messy, but it is often money that causes individuals to suffer significant stress. When one partner to an ending makes little to no money on their own, they may fear how they will support themselves in the future. In Virginia, spousal...
When parties to a divorce in Virginia believe that they have everything finalized because the major issues are settled, there are still numerous smaller details that must be handled correctly. Any of these issues can become a larger problem if the parties cannot get...
Recent changes to the tax code created potentially devastating tax consequences if a high asset divorce is not handled properly. Where large, valuable assets are concerned, the Republican tax overhaul that took place this year made some significant changes. So much so...
No matter what level of income a Virginia resident earns, divorce proceedings may be complicated by many different financial and legal hurdles. It is important to understand family law options in order to make smart decisions about options for the future. These...