Divorce is a significant life event, and it is natural to wonder how long the process will take. While the exact time it takes for a divorce to become final depends on a variety of factors and circumstances specific to each case, there is a general timeline that...
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What are the Virginia rules for property division during divorce?
Certain aspects of divorce tend to make people very anxious about the idea of ending a marriage. For example, many people worry about the financial implications of divorce because they have heard a story wherein someone lost their home or other valuable assets in what...
What impact does business ownership have on a divorce?
Virginians from all backgrounds run businesses. Someone who goes to school for psychiatry or dentistry might open their own professional practice after securing state licensing. Adults may also have learned a hands-on trade that ran in their family, which led to them...
How does the 20/20/20 rule work in military divorce?
As the spouse of a U.S. military member, you have for years relied on certain benefits just like all others who are married to members of the armed forces. Health care benefits are among the most critical. However, now that you and your spouse go through a divorce,...
The surprising benefits of divorce
Nobody is going to deny that divorce can be painful. Even couples that aim to “consciously uncouple” and hope for a peaceful divorce go through their own share of frustration, grief and fear over the future. But, contrary to common belief, divorce isn’t all bad. In...
When is it appropriate to modify your child support order?
You and the other parent of your child have been reasonable with each other over time. With small fluctuates in either party’s income, you usually left the child support order as-is unless it was going to have a negative impact on either one of your abilities to live...
Does one parent have an advantage over the other for custody?
Ending a relationship with the other parent of your children will likely be a stressful process. Both of you may experience intense emotions, and you may fight over things that had never been issues previously. It is quite normal for those going through a rough...
How do you protect your investment in your home during a divorce?
Some people say that home is where the heart is, but it is also where much of your personal wealth resides. The equity that you slowly accrue by making regular payments may represent a substantial portion of your overall personal estate. The downpayment you made...
3 important considerations for divorcing business owners
You have to juggle a million different details mentally when facing a divorce. The more complicating factors you have for your divorce, the harder it may be for you to separate your life from your spouse's. If you own a business, then there is a lot at risk when you...
3 common issues you need to know that affect military divorces
Military work can be demanding and emotionally draining. It can make it hard for active-duty service members to be as active as they want with their families. Your military service will impact what happens during your divorce. There are a few special considerations...