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 ...
The Magna Carta gave our founding fathers the phrase, “law of the land.” Virginia’s own James Madison apparently added the U.S. Constitution’s Article 6 flourish, “supreme law of the land.” That Supremacy Clause sets the hierarchy for all legal issues, including Virginia Circuit Court child custody orders and military Family Care Plans (FCPs). Jump to a Section Supremacy Rules What ...
Divorce and separation can be a whirlwind of emotions, difficult conversations, and potential conflict. For many men navigating this challenging journey, the emotional and psychological toll of dealing with an ex-partner can be devastating—especially when children are involved. Whether it’s seemingly constant drama, manipulation, or just plain hostile communication, dealing with your ex can be one of the hardest parts ...
When you annoy a clock, it gets ticked off. Virginia parents know five minutes of listening to a seven-year-old tell jokes can feel like five hours. But time itself — minutes, hours, days — is at the center of child support calculations in the Commonwealth. Jump to a Section Shared Custody & Child Support Time for Number Crunching The 90 ...