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 […]
How to Handle a Surprise Divorce
You think things are fine with your marriage, and then your spouse suddenly says they want a divorce. Although you may have suspected that there were issues within your marriage, you are completely thrown by their announcement. Negotiating your way through a divorce is never easy, even when both sides agree to the split. Navigating […]
Post-Nuptial Agreements – Could a Contract Save Your Marriage?
As strange as it may seem, a post-marital or post-nuptial contract might be the secret to a strong marriage. It could also heal the wounds that might otherwise result in divorce. This can be especially true for people who are re-marrying and bringing with them separate assets, an inheritance from a deceased parents, or children […]
Grandparent Visitation Rights
Until as recently as 40 years ago, the legal concept of grandparent visitation rights did not exist. This is because parents have a fundamental right under the U.S. Constitution to make decisions regarding the upbringing of their children. There are a number of reasons why grandparents might be denied visitation by family members, including a […]
Alimony, Spousal Support and Imputation
Many issues can come up during the course of a divorce, one of which is imputation of income. For most people, this is not a common term, although it can be a common problem, so let me explain it. When two people divorce, one of the considerations is the payment of alimony or spousal support. […]
Why Parenting Agreements Are So Essential
Even though you are divorced or divorcing your significant other, you both will remain tied together as parents for the rest of your lives. That means that working together for the best interest of your child or children, no matter what your own differences are, as the Honorable Loudoun County Circuit Court Judge Burke F. […]
