In quite a few states, adultery has very little or no impact on divorce proceedings. It is common for lawmakers to include provisions in the family law statutes for their state that prohibit the consideration of marital misconduct when splitting up a couple's marital...
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How to prevent asset depletion in divorce
Some Virginia residents who are getting a divorce may be concerned about asset depletion. This occurs when one spouse spends marital assets as a way to prevent the other spouse from getting them. This can be a particular problem if the spouse who is spending has a...
Retirement and divorce
Based on information from Bowling Green State University's National Center for Family and Marriage Research, the divorce rate for individuals over 50 years old has doubled since 1990. Virginia residents who are considering getting a divorce and are about to retire...
Dividing the Pitt, Jolie estate
Angelina Jolie's decision to file for divorce from Brad Pitt likely surprised many people in Virginia. However, there is more to the story than just the irreconcilable differences that led to the split. Speculation continues to grow about child custody matters and how...
Divorce can reveal lack of financial skills in one partner
Many Virginia residents have heard at least one divorce horror story. Typically, one spouse leaves the financial decisions and tasks to the other. When the marriage ends, one person does not get the financial settlement that was expected, especially when the couple...
Divorce mistakes to avoid
Virginia couples who are ending their marriages may want to make certain they are taking a logical and smart approach to the process. Doing so can save a person thousands of dollars both during and after the divorce.A common mistake people make is engaging in...
The pluses, and minuses, of uncontested divorce in Virginia
If you or your spouse (or both of you) are considering divorce, there are probably problems in your marriage that, try as the two of you have, cannot be overcome. Perhaps only one spouse is ready to move on, which could make negotiating a settlement difficult.But if...
Ex-husband gets 4 years for hiding marital assets overseas
Getting an equitable share of your marital assets in your divorce can be difficult when you do not know how much there is to split up. Some couples share in all financial planning, so each spouse has a good idea of what assets they own and what they are worth. Other...
Chris Martin: I don’t see it as a divorce
There is no rulebook that says what kind of relationship you and your ex must have after your divorce is final. If the two of you have children, ideally you will be able to continue co-parenting. Outside of that, post-divorce relationships range from non-existent to...
Wedding dress photo series helped woman deal with her divorce
Most brides wear their wedding dress once, then store it in the attic as a memento and, possibly, a family heirloom to be passed down to a daughter or granddaughter someday. But one divorced woman wore her wedding dress everywhere, to change it from a reminder of her...
