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A Virginia divorce can upend your financial situation, and it may have a significant impact on your retirement savings. Many people facing similar circumstances wonder if they can claim Social Security benefits based on their former spouse's work record after a...
Navigating a divorce is never easy, and one of the many complexities you may encounter relates to alimony or spousal support. In Virginia, the courts can award alimony to either spouse to provide financial assistance during and after the divorce. However, it is...
Alimony has its benefits for the spouse who stayed at home. However, if you are the paying party, continuing to financially support your ex might not be the most exciting thought. When you understand spousal support and how to manage your obligations, you can...
Co-parenting after a separation or divorce is not always easy. It demands a great deal of patience, understanding and cooperation from both parties involved. Unfortunately, there are situations where one parent refuses to participate effectively in the process, making...
Child custody disputes can be one of the most emotionally charged and difficult experiences for both parents and children. In these cases, it is essential to prioritize the best interests of the child above all else. This is where forensic psychologists come in....
Many older Virginia residents working their way through divorces have valid concerns about having enough saved for retirement. Divorce often has a substantial impact on your retirement savings and financial future. If your spouse was the primary breadwinner in your...
Marital separation and divorce produce many life changes, usually accompanied by some level of grief. Just as people go through stages of grief when encountering death, Virginia residents commonly experience six stages of grief as they navigate the divorce process....
Whether your relationship with your spouse has fallen apart as a result of disagreements regarding finances or raising children, or your relationship cannot recover from an extramarital affair, it is vital to familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of divorce. From...
Alimony, or spousal support, is a requirement in some divorce settlements. This payment might be something you will pay, or it could be something your ex must pay to you. The paying party generally has more work experience and a higher income, while the non-paying...
Ending spousal support before the original order states it should terminate depends on clear and convincing evidence of certain conditions. Virginia law outlines specific conditions under which a judge will end the spousal support obligation, but it is up to the...
