If you are a victim of domestic violence, you have a right to pursue a protective order in Virginia, also known as a restraining order. A protective order is issued by a court to protect you from the person who is abusing, harassing or threatening you. The order may...
Family Law
How is spousal support determined?
Spousal support is meant to provide financial assistance to the lesser-earning spouse and can be temporary or permanent. When deciding whether to award spousal support, how much it should be, and how long the order should last, a court must review numerous factors....
Finding hidden assets in divorce
If you and your spouse decide to divorce, it can be difficult, but you also likely expect that they will honestly disclose their assets so they can be divided between both of you. A hidden asset is one your spouse intentionally conceals or does not disclose during the...
Finances come to the forefront with increase in gray divorce
Divorce is difficult at any age and income status, but for older people in Virginia who have worked their whole lives to achieve a certain level of wealth, there are specific concerns that must be addressed. This has become more worrisome with the statistical increase...
The role of marital and separate property in your divorce
If you are facing a high asset divorce in Virginia, you are probably laser-focused on one particular legal issue: property and debt division. The amount and complexity of assets in these types of divorce cases can bog down efforts to reach a resolution in the case,...
In high-asset divorces, child support can be challenging
Like other states, Virginia has child support guidelines that the courts in this state use as a starting point for issuing support orders. The idea behind these child support guidelines is to make sure that courts are issuing orders that are consistent and fair to all...
Easing the complication of a joint custody arrangement
One of the most complicated aspects of divorce is determining what will happen to the children. Both parents naturally want to protect their kids and spend as much time as possible with them, but there is evidence to suggest that children tend to do better when...
What can I do before divorce to help my child custody case?
If you are considering divorce in Virginia and have kids, you will want to know how to prepare for the child custody portion of your divorce case. Keep in mind that, like other states, family law courts determine child custody is determined by the best interests of...
Requesting a protective order
There are several reasons a person may ask for a protective order, also known as a restraining order. It is issued to prevent contact from an abuser. There is a process they can follow in Virginia to obtain one. Protective orders The most common reason a person...
Do divorces at higher income brackets become more complex?
Divorce is a challenging and stressful process for anyone, but it can be especially complicated for couples with a large number of assets and that are in higher income levels. In Virginia, high-asset divorces involve many issues that require careful planning,...