If you recently got divorced and you and your ex-spouse share parenting responsibilities, you may have found that it isn’t always easy. To ensure the success of this arrangement, there are several steps you should take and several things you should avoid once your shared custody agreement is finalized. Establishing a Successful Co-Parenting Relationship After your divorce, it’s best to establish practices that will Read More
Dealing with Custody When the Other Parent Gets in the Way
After a divorce, it can be difficult for parents to work together and adhere to the terms of the child custody arrangement. Minor deviations from the visitation schedule or other aspects of the order are almost inevitable. Unfortunately, many parents face more deliberate breaches. If you’re sharing custody with an uncooperative parent, try handling the situation with the following tips. Avoid Escalation No matter Read More
Five Mistakes to Avoid in the Virginia Divorce Process
Getting a divorce is the last thing that anyone wants to deal with, but the process can be a financial and emotional minefield if you don’t tread carefully. With the help of a Virginia divorce lawyer and these five tips, there’s no need for your divorce to become a living nightmare. 1. Rushing You may want your divorce to be over as quickly as possible, but it’s best that you realize that it might be a while Read More
Tips for Keeping a Detailed Child Custody Journal
While getting a divorce isn’t always easy, getting a divorce when there are children involved can make the process much more complicated. By keeping a detailed child custody journal, you will help your attorney in the process and may help the Court better decide the issue of custody. The journal will also help you feel more in control of the situation. Make it a Habit It’s best that you consistently write in your Read More
How Is Estate Planning Affected After Divorce?
There are several different matters that need to be taken care of if you’re getting a divorce in Virginia, including estate planning. It’s vitally important that you take care of your estate, trust, and will after your divorce is final, no matter how tired you might be of legal matters and signing papers. Create a New Will The very first thing that you need to do after your divorce is final is revoke your will Read More
Four Tips for Starting Life After Divorce
It may be difficult to picture now, but rebuilding your life after divorce is possible. Although divorce can often be sad or unpleasant, the period following a split can have its own unique challenges. Whether you’re having difficulty adjusting to single life again or you’re suffering from lingering resentment, divorce can be an emotional roller coaster. Here are a few tips for getting your life back on track after Read More
How Is Debt Divided in a Divorce?
Deciding who gets what is one of the hardest parts of a divorce. However, it isn’t just a problem when you’re trying to decide who gets to keep the car or new couch; you can also run into trouble dividing things that neither of you want, such as debt. So how is debt divided in a divorce under Virginia divorce law? Equitable Distribution During a divorce, the court will assign debt after considering a list of Read More
Financial Considerations in a Virginia Divorce
Divorce can be messy, emotionally and legally, but there are also many financial concerns to be aware of too. It’s important that you are aware of all the different financial issues that could come into play during a divorce, so that you can weather the separation more easily. Here are a few things to keep in mind during a Virginia divorce. Dividing Assets In the state of Virginia, marriage is considered to be Read More
7 Tips for Dealing With Divorce During the Holidays
As the holidays are fast approaching, many newly-divorced people or those going through a separation may feel some anxiety about how to handle the celebrations. At Kurylo & Gold, PLC, we understand the circumstances and can offer a few tips on how to approach this season. Make a Plan If you want to spend time with family and friends, plan to do something that will be relaxing and stress-free. Remember that it Read More
