Like most spouses in Virginia and throughout the country, when you said “I do” on your wedding day, you assumed your marriage would last a lifetime. Whether its demise occurred little by little, over time or a cataclysmic event was the straw that broke the camel’s...
High-Asset Divorce
How does a prenuptial agreement affect property division during a divorce?
Divorce often involves complicated legal and financial matters. It is never a painless process, especially when it comes to dividing properties acquired during the marriage. However, couples who established a prenuptial agreement prior to their marriage could...
How can I protect my private practice from divorce?
Whether you joined an already established practice putting in the time and investment to become a partner, or started your own from scratch, those who are part of a private practice are part of much more than just a profession in the medical community — they are also...
How does Virginia treat digital assets in a divorce?
In a Virginia high-asset divorce, the treatment of digital assets can significantly impact the equitable distribution of marital property. Digital assets encompass a broad spectrum, including cryptocurrency, websites, social media accounts and non-fungible tokens....
Property division in a high asset Virginia divorce
Dividing property in a high asset Virginia divorce can become an extremely contentious issue. Not only to the two spouses see each asset as a source of important income, but each may attach significant emotional value to each asset. An understanding of the basic rules...
Using an appraiser in a high asset Virginia divorce
Dividing assets in a Virginia divorce is never easy, but the dividing of assets in a high-asset divorce, that is, a divorce in which either or both spouses own substantial assets, can be especially difficult. If the assets, for example, the family home, have been...
What to look for in asset valuation during your divorce
If you and your spouse have significant assets, then dividing them in your divorce is going to be pivotal to your future, as it will dictate what your financial positioning will look like for years to come. Although the property division in your marriage dissolution...
It’s not always best to fight for the family home
One big question that comes up in many Virginia divorces is which spouse will get to stay in the family home. A couple’s primary residence is often one of their most valuable assets. The home may also have a lot of sentimental value to both spouses. Neither one of...
How will a business be split in a Virginia high-asset divorce?
Divorces involving substantial assets, commonly referred to as high-asset divorces, add an extra layer of complexity to an already intricate process. If you are in the midst of a divorce in Alexandria, Virginia, and either you or your spouse own a company or business,...
Will my spouse take my retirement savings when we divorce?
If you have been married for many years, you may have also contributed to a retirement account during that time and accumulated a large nest egg. You may be concerned about losing those assets if you and your spouse divorce. Asset distribution When deciding how to...