According to Forbes Magazine, divorce may actually be dirtier than we previously imagined. A recent survey showed that one in three Americans (31%) admit to lying to their spouses about money, and that is while they are still combining their resources! Imagine the subterfuge as a divorce commences. The Huffington Post also reports that soon-to-be-exes are finding ways to shine a light on hidden (or almost hidden) Read More
Types of Child Custody in Virginia
Who will receive primary custody of your children after your divorce? This question and questions like it are far from academic. It is difficult to eat, sleep, or even think straight until you know where your children are going to reside. Virginia does not automatically favor either the mother or father. It does, however, recognize several types of custody, including: Physical Custody There are different types of Read More
Tips for a Better Child Custody Mediation Experience
There is a no more contentious topic on the face of the Earth than children, particularly as their parents struggle with custody decisions. In an effort to find some sense of resolution, courts frequently require divorcing or separating parents to attend child custody mediation. Mediation can be useful, particularly if you are able to follow these important tips, says Dr. Philip M. Stahl in Parenting After Read More
5 Strategies for Finding Your Spouse’s Hidden Assets in a Divorce
Unfortunately, in a high net worth divorce, hidden assets are common. Hiding can be done slyly and creatively. An employer may delay payment of a bonus. Assets may be surreptitiously transferred to friends or relatives. It may appear that money has been paid for business services or goods that in fact were never actually purchased. If you think your spouse has hidden assets, here are five smart and ethical strategies Read More
Ensuring a Fair Divorce Between High Net Worth Partners
As the saying goes, life is not fair. Often, neither is a high net worth divorce. Even if you and your spouse hammer out a financially equitable split of the diverse assets you own, the divorce’s unpredictable emotional effects aren’t as easily compartmentalized and distributed. Whether you caught your significant other cheating or feel resentful because you sacrificed a budding career to be with someone who now Read More
7 Considerations for High Net Worth Divorces
No matter how big your house is or how diverse and flush your portfolio, nothing can prepare you fully for the stress and grief of divorce. The process unleashes powerful emotions and leads to fighting and resentment, even when both parties agree that parting is in their best interest and even when both strive to act ethically and compassionately towards one another. A high net worth divorce – where significant Read More
6 Tips Preparing for Child Custody Mediation with Your Attorney
Child custody can be one of the most contentious issues during the divorce process. Even when both parents want to collaborate and develop solutions that will protect children from harm and meet each other’s scheduling needs, issues can erupt that can complicate the process and lead to heated discussions or, even worse, litigation. If you and your spouse work together to create your own parenting plan without court Read More
Is It Possible To Have a Partial Divorce Settlement?
When both parties in a divorce proceeding are unable to agree on at least one issue, the matter is known as a contested divorce. In many cases, it is better to attempt to settle a divorce outside of court. However, in many instances that is easier said than done. Fortunately, Virginia law allows the parties to settle the issues they can while presenting the contested points to a judge for final determination. This is Read More
Top 5 Tips on How to Make Child Visitation in Virginia Easier
When marriage is no longer an option for couples with children, making child visitation an optimal situation should be a top goal for both parents. Even the most good-natured children can find living with a visitation schedule a difficult thing to handle. Divorced parents should follow the following five tips to make child visitation in Virginia as easy as possible. 1. Keep Opinions Between Adults. When children Read More
Can Spousal Support in Virginia Be Court-Ordered?
If you are in the process of filing for divorce in Virginia, you need to understand the laws regarding spousal support. In Virginia, spouses have a duty to provide financial support for each other, but also to provide financial support for themselves. Spousal support in Virginia is an award for financial support that is granted to a dependent spouse. Also known as maintenance or alimony, this award is dependent upon Read More
