Susie and Paul Sensmeier, of Christiansburg, Virginia, know a lot about deliveries. Not babies, but drone deliveries. They’ve set a record for the most orders — more than 1,200 — delivered by remotely piloted aircraft. Most Virginia couples (married and unmarried) get excited about baby deliveries. But when an unmarried couple splits, how does child custody work? Jump to a ...
Virginia suffered 2,463 drug overdose deaths in 2023, according to the Virginia Department of Health. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) says from 2014 to 2017, an average of 5.6 percent of Virginia adults struggled with alcohol addiction. But to a Virginian struggling with substance use disorder (SUD), rehabilitation — rehab — can feel like a greater ...
Divorce is rarely a straightforward process, and the legal proceedings can often feel like they drag on indefinitely. When you’re eager to move on with your life, waiting for court decisions and navigating legal complexities can be frustrating. However, in the meantime, you’ll need to address pressing concerns like financial responsibilities, living arrangements, and childcare. A Pendente Lite hearing is ...
Spousal support, commonly known as alimony, is a financial payment made by one spouse to the other during or after divorce proceedings. In Virginia, spousal support aims to prevent financial hardship for the lower-earning spouse. While it is more common for women to receive support, gender does not determine eligibility. Virginia law allows either spouse to request financial support to ...
Divorce can be a complex and emotionally taxing process, especially when children are involved. One of the most critical aspects of a divorce involving children is determining custody, visitation, and financial responsibilities. A parenting plan serves as a structured agreement between parents, helping to provide stability and reduce potential conflicts. Whether created mutually by both parents or mandated by a ...
Television star Ashton Kutcher ended his marriage with film star Demi Moore in November 2013. Just three months later, he announced his engagement to Mila Kunis. Was this quick work, or was there potential overlap? Kutcher filed for divorce on December 21, 2012, giving him 11 months to navigate his new reality. Whether it was wise for him to pursue ...
Divorce is never easy, but when one or both spouses are members of the military, the process becomes even more complex. While the fundamental legal framework for divorce—such as property division, child custody, and spousal support—still applies, military divorces involve additional rules, protections, and unique considerations that can significantly affect the outcome. Whether you’re stationed stateside or deployed overseas, understanding ...
“Travel,” Mark Twain said, “is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” If you or your spouse were fortunate enough to be stationed abroad on an American military base or U.S. government installation, you got an opportunity very few Americans and Virginians get. You two were free to explore foreign countries, sample exotic foods, and perhaps fall under the romantic spell ...
Researchers estimate that 40-50% of first marriages will end in divorce, and successive marriages have even less chance of survival. Divorce can be an emotionally and financially draining experience. While some marriages can be salvaged, there are times when divorce is the only viable option. The financial burden of divorce can be overwhelming, but with careful planning and informed decision-making, you ...