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 ...
Shared custody in Virginia can be one of the most rewarding — and most challenging — parts of co-parenting after separation or divorce. Whether you are just beginning to navigate custody or revisiting your parenting arrangement, the schedule you choose will influence your child’s stability, emotional well-being, and relationship with both parents. Virginia courts encourage meaningful involvement from both parents, ...
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 ...
Military protective orders (MPOs) are one of the most serious administrative tools available to a military commander. Whether you are a service member facing an MPO or a spouse seeking one for your safety, an MPO can affect your housing, your daily movement, your military career, and your civilian family law case. There is very little casual or humorous about ...
Each year, the Virginia General Assembly revisits, revises, and occasionally reinvents the laws that shape family life in the Commonwealth. While some people argue that laws should remain constant, history reminds us that even long-standing rules eventually evolve. If that were not the case, George Washington’s 1776 Order Against Profanity would still be enforceable — a “crime” that remained on ...
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 ...
So, you want to find a cheap family lawyer. When facing family law matters—whether it's divorce, child custody disputes, or property division—it’s natural to want to minimize costs. After all, legal proceedings can feel beyond overwhelming, emotionally draining, and expensive. Opting for "cheap" solutions or cutting corners when dealing with family law issues can often lead to much bigger problems ...