Most residents of northern Virginia know that paternity means the legal relationship between a child's biological father and a child. However, this relationship cannot be established as easily as the obvious relationship between a mother and her child. A man can admit...
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How does an annulment differ from a divorce?
Our readers may have heard the news that following a recent wedding in Las Vegas, actor Nicholas Cage is sought an annulment after only having been married for four days. While this might seem to be a story out of a movie or television program, the fact of the matter...
Many people, young and old, decide to divorce
Deciding to end a marriage is a major life decision, and one that most couples do not take lightly. However, those in Virginia who have decided to divorce should know that they are not alone. Many people, young and old, divorce and sometimes remarry.According to data...
The digital age offers new tools to those seeking divorce
The number of couples in the U.S. who decide to end their marriage is on the decline for adults born between 1981 and 1996 -- also known as "millennials" -- according to some researchers. However, the fact of the matter is that some millennials in Virginia and across...
Divorce mediation can be an attractive option for some Virginians
Not every marriage ends in bitterness and rancor. In the age of "conscious uncoupling," some couples in Virginia, while recognizing that their union is no longer tenable, still want to try to end things in a cooperative manner. These couples may find divorce mediation...
Can grandparents seek visitation rights following a divorce?
The bond between a grandparent and their grandchild can be loving and strong. So, when that bond is severed due to divorce, grandparents may wonder if they have any right to visitation with their grandchild. The Code of Virginia §20-124.2 addresses this...
Prenuptial agreements can address the touchy subject of debt
Money can be a touchy subject, especially when times are tough financially. In fact, according to one study, of couples surveyed, 40 percent reported that debt negatively affected their relationship with one another. This could lead to breakdowns in communication and...
New Year heralds in new tax laws affecting divorce
On New Year's Eve, some couples in Virginia toast the occasion with a glass of champagne and a kiss. However, some couples are preparing to divorce and go their separate ways. However, they should be aware that in 2019 some significant changes in federal tax laws will...
Virginia law permits annulments in certain circumstances
Most Virginians know that one way to end a marriage is through a divorce. After all, even if they have not gone through a divorce themselves, it is likely that they know someone who has. However, there is another way to end a marriage in Virginia: through annulment.It...
What are the two types of divorce in Virginia?
Most people getting married in Virginia do not anticipate their marriage might end in divorce, but that is the reality for some people. In Virginia, there are two different ways a person can end their marriage. A person can seek a divorce from the bond of matrimony or...
