The only two certainties in life are death and taxes — and divorce makes both feel a little too real. Taxation in America dates back to Abraham Lincoln’s Revenue Act of 1862, and since then, Virginians have been navigating ever-changing IRS rules. When you're going through a separation or divorce, tax season becomes even more confusing. Your filing status, deductions, ...
One of the first questions Virginia men ask when facing separation or divorce is simple but important: how long is this going to take? Virginia divorce law follows strict timelines that depend on separation requirements, whether children are involved, and whether the divorce is contested or uncontested. Understanding these rules can help you plan financially, emotionally, and legally. Jump to ...
Most Virginia men entering a separation or divorce expect emotional strain, custody disputes, and difficult conversations. But many are blindsided by something far more mundane — the mortgage. The marital home is usually a couple’s most valuable asset and biggest debt, and what happens to that mortgage during separation can shape your financial future for years. Responsible mortgage separation means ...
Financial abuse is one of the most overlooked forms of domestic violence — especially among men. Many husbands do not realize they are being victimized until their finances, autonomy, and confidence have been stripped away piece by piece. In Virginia divorces, economic abuse shows up frequently, often intertwined with emotional manipulation and coercive control. Understanding how financial abuse works is ...
After the long road to separation and divorce, many Virginia men assume that a final decree means a clean break. But for those still paying spousal support, freedom can feel incomplete — especially when an ex-spouse begins living with a new partner. That’s when a critical legal question arises: How does cohabitation impact spousal support in Virginia? The answer can ...
If you're wondering whether you can get an immediate divorce in Virginia, you’re not alone. Many men facing a difficult or rapidly deteriorating marriage want to know if they can bypass long separation timelines or file right away based on their circumstances. The truth is that Virginia law allows immediate filing in certain cases—but not immediate finalization. Whether you can ...
The most expensive private home in Virginia sits on the largest privately owned parcel of George Washington’s former Mount Vernon estate. With a price tag of $60 million, it may seem extravagant — but it’s a reminder of one universal truth: for most families, the marital home is the most valuable and emotionally charged asset in a Virginia divorce. Whether ...
Comedian Mitch Hedberg once joked that alcoholism is a disease — but it’s the only disease you get yelled at for having. His wit underscores a deeper truth: Americans are conflicted about alcohol abuse disorder (AUD). So, what can a Virginia man do when he realizes his wife is secretly an alcoholic? This article explores how to recognize the problem, ...
When marital resources are treated like trash on a highway and scattered across the pavement, that’s the kind of waste we’re talking about. Behind the metaphor lies a real legal concept in Virginia divorce: marital waste. It occurs when one spouse uses or depletes marital assets for non-marital purposes — particularly when separation or divorce is on the horizon. This ...