Most people do not enter into divorce proceedings lightly, as it is a serious legal proceeding that has life-altering effects on the parties involved. However, you may not realize that divorce does not need to be a source of extreme conflict or even require any time...
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Understanding the Virginia Divorce Process
Here is a quick overview of the types of divorce in Virginia and a general outline of the Virginia divorce process from beginning to end. Keep in mind that this is not intended to be legal advice but rather information to prepare individuals who are dissolving the...
Virginia Custody & Visitation Determinations – What the Court Considers | Part 2
Child custody and visitation in Virginia are determined based on the best interests of the child, after considering 10 specific factors regarding the parents’ physical and mental health, any history of physical abuse in the family, the child’s unique or exceptional...
Virginia Divorce Laws: What You Need to Know
People going through a divorce can experience new emotions, responsibilities, and concerns that they never considered before. Adding the various tasks of successful divorce proceedings under Virginia divorce laws on top of all this can be challenging, which is why so...
Virginia Custody & Visitation Determinations – What the Court Considers | Part 1
Child custody and visitation in Virginia are determined based on the best interests of the child, after considering 10 specific factors regarding the parents’ physical and mental health, any history of physical abuse in the family, the child’s unique or exceptional...
What a Woman Should Ask for in a Divorce Settlement
Often, women go into divorce proceedings overwhelmed by their new responsibilities and unsure of what a woman should ask for in a divorce settlement. The idea of going to trial is enough to worry about, and fear of the unknown can be debilitating. Women should know...
Who Suffers the Most in Divorce?
People have preconceived notions about who suffers the most in a divorce, and it’s only natural. As they begin to think about divorce, they might think they understand how the world treats divorced men and women and use these notions to construct narratives about...
How Long Does Divorce Take in Texas?
So, you’ve filed for divorce. How long will it take to get your divorce finalized? On the short end, Texas requires a 60-day “cooling off” period following the filing of the petition for divorce. This means 60 days must elapse between when the petition for divorce is...
Should I Talk to a Lawyer Before Asking for a Divorce?
The choice to get a divorce is a major life decision, and asking oneself, "should I talk to a lawyer before asking for a divorce?" is common. Still, many separating couples, intimidated by the prospect of the unknown legal road ahead, feel it would be safer and easier...
What is Considered Income for the Purpose of Child Support?
In a divorce proceeding involving the calculation of the parties’ child support obligation or in child support proceedings generally, the determination of income is a cornerstone of such support calculation. So, what is considered “income” for this purpose? Employment...