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Planning to get married – and planning the wedding – is something that soon-to-be spouses engage in with excitement for the future and nervousness about the details. But, while you are considering venue locations, guest lists and flower and seating arrangements,...
Alimony is an important part of many Virginia divorces. It can also be a topic for dispute among the parties. One person might think they warrant a certain amount for a specific amount of time while the other disagrees on both counts. In some instances, the...
Like many people, you are probably familiar with a pre-nuptial agreement, which is meant to protect your assets prior to marriage, but less familiar with a post-nuptial agreement. However, post-nuptial agreements are becoming more popular as married couples hope to...
Do you feel like your child is being used against you? Do you feel like your kid’s behavior has suddenly changed and now they’re making disparaging statements against you? Are you being blocked from communicating and visiting with your child? If you answered “yes” to...
With a divorce and separation, you may be overwhelmed with the amount of paperwork. If you have an order for child support in Virginia, you may wonder what happens if you experience a significant life change. Can child support orders be changed, or are they set in...
If you would like to add to your family through adoption in Virginia, there are several steps to be aware of. Adoption process The first step in the process is to decide what type of adoption you would like to pursue, either domestic adoption, international adoption...
When you are planning a wedding, it might feel uncomfortable to discuss a prenuptial agreement with your future spouse, who may see it as a plan for divorce. However, a prenuptial agreement can be a valuable tool to protect both spouses. Prenuptial agreement A...
Most Virginia divorces are resolved out of court, either through mediation or some other form of negotiation. This means the parties go back and forth until they reach an agreement on issues such as property division, alimony and child custody. Once the parties come...
If you are thinking of getting a divorce, you may wonder how cheating can affect your case. Adultery is one of the grounds for a fault-based divorce in Virginia, which means that it can have legal consequences for both spouses. Eligibility for divorce Virginia allows...
In many Virginia divorces, one former spouse is ordered to pay spousal support and maintenance to the other. There are many reasons for this. For example, the paying party could have been the primary breadwinner in the relationship while the other either does not have...