Divorce

Business Ownership & Divorce: What You Need to Know

As you may be finding out (or will shortly find out) no stones are left unturned during divorce proceedings, and virtually nothing will be left unseen by the eyes of the court.  This, unfortunately, includes your business interests and business assets. While it is highly unlikely that the judge or the court will outright strip you of your position in ...

By |December 12th, 2016|

6 Mega Myths About Divorce Mediation

Hêphaistos was bitter and angry, and that was even before hearing the bad news about his wife, Aphrodite. She was getting down with—of all people—Hêphaistos’ brother, Ares. Not only was she an adulteress, she also gave birth to several children by Ares, all while married to sad, overstressed Hêphaistos. So Hêphaistos—probably more familiar to most people under his Latinized name, Hephaestus—divorced her. ...

By |December 9th, 2016|

The Single Dad Files: Navigating Your First Year as a Divorced Dad

Some events in life are routinely described as “new and exciting,” like fall’s new car models, a college graduation, or an around-the-world cruise. Other events are just “new,” like the first time you write out a check for child support, or work with your attorney to file for visitation. A recently divorced father is in uncharted waters, and needs the ...

By |December 5th, 2016|

What if I File for Divorce and then Change My Mind?

The beloved Dr. Seuss character, Sam-I-Am, spends much of Green Eggs and Ham refusing the food. Then he changes his mind, and discovers he loves the oddly colored treat. Everyone, from furry hat-wearing creatures to men seeking divorce, can change their minds. What if you are wavering, on the fence, doubting if you should file for divorce—can you take it ...

By |November 30th, 2016|

Is Hiding Assets Before Divorce a Bad Idea?

Ideas come in three varieties: good, bad, and whaaa? An example of a good idea is our country’s system of laws (at least for the most part). An example of a bad idea is Joseph Johann von Littrow’s idea1 to signal extraterrestrials by digging canals in the desert, filling the canals with kerosene, and lighting them on fire. He got ...

By |November 25th, 2016|

Adultery & Divorce: How Cheating Affects Your Case in Virginia

Adultery is grounds for a fault divorce in Virginia. This is the blunt and legal truth. It is only the first, and possibly least distasteful, of eight grounds for divorce. Cheating in a Virginia marriage is cause enough for the aggrieved party to seek (and usually get) a divorce. Adultery must be proved, and, like discounts and most things legal, ...

By |November 21st, 2016|

4 Smart Ways to Protect Your Credit During & After Divorce

Splitting up with your spouse is hardly ever the clean break both parties want it to be. It can get downright dirty if your wife is out to ruin you financially.  Credit can be an often overlooked device a spouse can use to ruin their estranged lover.  In fact, it’s a tactic that can leave you in a terrible situation. ...

By |November 16th, 2016|

Property Division in Virginia: Protecting Property & Assets During a Divorce

Property, assets, and possessions are some of the most highly sought-after items during divorce proceedings.  Each party seemingly has a claim against the other for what he or she rightfully deserves in the proceedings, but what happens when these material possessions aren't so cut and dry?  Who actually owns the property in a marriage?  Who owns property before the marriage? ...

By |November 11th, 2016|
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