What Can I Cite as Grounds for Divorce?
Whenever a couple files for divorce, they’re required to cite “legal grounds,” or the reason they want to dissolve their marriage. These grounds can be fault-based, where one or both parties has done something wrong, or no-fault, where the parties fulfill the requirement to remain separate and apart from each other for a required period […]
Common Divorce Questions You’ll Want to Ask Your Attorney
Marriages can sometimes end amicably, making divorce a relatively simple and clean process. However, many divorces can be painful, expensive, and complex. Once you’ve agreed to divorce, you and your spouse will have to navigate the murky waters of settlement agreements, court documents, alimony/spousal support arrangements, and child custody/support, if you have minor children. To […]
Tips for Drafting Your Settlement Agreement
If you and your spouse have agreed to file for a no-fault divorce, you may be wondering where to begin, from a legal standpoint. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, filing for this type of divorce requires you to be legally separated from your spouse for a minimum of one full year. However, if you have […]
Do I Really Need a Divorce Lawyer?
Divorce can be one of the most stressful events in your life, from an emotional, financial, and legal standpoint. For this reason, if you need to file for divorce in Virginia, it’s recommended that you do so with the help of an experienced divorce lawyer – especially if you and your spouse have minor children […]
How to Update Your Estate Plan After a Divorce
The divorce process is often a very long and painful one. Although you may have already moved on emotionally, some legal aspects of your life can’t move forward until your divorce is finalized by the court. When you do receive that long-awaited divorce decree, one of your first priorities should be updating your estate plans. […]
Legal Separation in Virginia: What Does It Mean?
The decision to end a marriage is emotionally painful and often very difficult for both spouses. But unlike an unmarried couple, you can’t simply move out and move on: You’ll need to go through the divorce process to officially dissolve your relationship in the eyes of the state. For many couples, the first step on […]
Defining Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
With a projected divorce rate at around 50%, many couples include prenuptial agreements in their marriage discussions. Others may suggest a postnuptial agreement during a marriage. Here, we define these agreements and share their similarities and differences. Prenuptial Agreements A prenuptial or premarital agreement (prenup) is a written contract entered into prior to marriage and […]
