On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Jun 2, 2020 | Family Law
There is no cookie-cutter way for how to split and carry out parenting duties after your settlement. The main idea is to keep a strong sense of teamwork for the sake of your children. Co-parenting plans require a lot of coordination and a good amount of interactions...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | May 26, 2020 | Family Law
If you and your spouse face a divorce, you need to pay particular attention to your respective pension or retirement plans when constructing your marital property division agreement. As SmartAsset.com explains, if any of them are covered by the Employee Retirement...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Apr 27, 2020 | Family Law
Your relationship with your kids in Alexandria can often be independent of that which you share with their other parent. You not being together as a couple does not necessarily also mean that you do not still have a strong bond with your children. It can, however,...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Apr 14, 2020 | Family Law
The effects of divorce are different for everyone. Even the nicest person can let their worst instincts take over when it comes to how they speak about or interact with their spouse. But it’s essential to understand that even a momentary lapse of judgment can harm a...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Apr 13, 2020 | Family Law
Extramarital affairs can take on many different forms. While most people think of infidelity in the traditional sense, an emotional affair can also take a serious toll on a marriage. This guide explains a few of the hallmarks of an emotional affair, so you can make...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Mar 17, 2020 | Family Law
Whether you pay or receive spousal support, one thing you will want to know is how long it will last. There are many variables when it comes to making decisions about spousal support, including for how long payments will go on. The ultimate decision lies with the...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Feb 19, 2020 | Family Law
When caught up in a whirlwind romance, a Virginia resident may forget about protecting their financial assets. A prenuptial agreement can help protect those assets should the marriage end. For those who did not take advantage of this agreement, a postnuptial agreement...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Jan 22, 2020 | Family Law
When a marriage comes to an end, some people find themselves in new relationships shortly thereafter. Some people are involved in a different relationship during their former marriage, while others move on quickly after their marriage ends. We know that this creates...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Jan 21, 2020 | Family Law
Marriages come apart for a host of reasons and some people decide to call their marriage off as a result of excessive spending. Whether a spouse is addicted to gambling or they repeatedly spend too much money on clothes and other items, excessive spending places a lot...
On behalf of Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC | Jan 4, 2020 | Family Law
For decades, there has been a stigma in Virginia against prenuptial agreements. As the next generations start getting married, these stigmas are being shed at a fast rate. Today we will take a look at why younger couples are more likely to get prenups than their...
