Collaborative divorce is becoming an increasingly popular option for divorce. This is because collaborative divorces often end up being cheaper and moving at a faster rate as compared to a trial divorce. However, in certain situations a trial may be necessary....
Understanding “nesting”
The most common form of child custody after a divorce is co-parenting. This is because, even if the parents are not married, children do best if both parents are equally involved in their lives. However, co-parenting presents a number of problems. One of the more...
How can I provide for my child with special needs in a divorce?
Child custody issues during a divorce are tough to begin with and are compounded when you have a child with special needs. There are many additional considerations to factor into your planning and negotiations. Here is some information from the Special Needs Alliance...
How can you find hidden assets during a divorce?
During a divorce, it is common for mistrust to develop between spouses. In the past, you may not have fathomed that your partner would hide assets from you. Now, you may be unsure. It is important that you are diligent and look for any hidden assets during a divorce;...
Have you made any of these mistakes in your divorce?
Just as getting married becomes one of the most emotional experiences of your life, the same is true of getting divorced. During your emotional upheaval, it becomes easy to make blunders. WTOP News explores common divorce mistakes. Know what to be aware of so you do...
How can we resolve co-parenting disputes?
Co-parenting is considered by most Americans to be the most positive way to manage parenting after a divorce. This is because the children will still receive equal attention from both parents, even though the parents may no longer cohabitate. While co-parenting has...
How should you manage your money during divorce?
Getting divorced is the beginning of your future as you are essentially starting over as an independent person in Virginia. Depending on how serious the tension is between you and your spouse, you may be able to negotiate some agreements on your own. Others may...
Who gets the family dog in a divorce?
Your divorce takes a toll on every aspect of your life. It can affect your personal, financial and your family life. Virginia divorces are among the most stressful life events that a person can face. Among splitting finances, assets and even discussions of child...
3 common mistakes to avoid during and after divorce
You are only human, and it is natural that you make some mistakes when undergoing a complicated and unfamiliar process. However, mistakes during the divorce process can end up costing you dearly. Fortunately, you can benefit from the experiences of others in learning...
The poverty danger for gray divorced women
Divorce is one of those experiences that many people recognize can leave both spouses struggling financially, at least in the short term. For Virginia women, however, the impact may be even worse than for men, especially among people who get divorced after the age of...