We are sure our readers have heard of annulling a marriage, but some of you may be unsure what the difference is between an annulment and a divorce under Virginia law, and how one might qualify for an annulment. Today, we will present a brief overview of marriage...
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How to talk to you kids about your divorce
Children naturally will have a lot of questions when their parents tell them they are getting a divorce. Finding out that one of their parents will not be around as much anymore can be very confusing and scary, and they may seek reassurance that they are still loved...
Fight continues over $972M divorce decree
A billion-dollar divorce order is being contested by both spouses. The oil tycoon who was ordered to pay his former wife $972 million of the marital assets says it is too much, and the ex-wife says it is too little.Attorneys for Harold Hamm, who was estimated to be...
How much are your assets are worth in a Virginia divorce?
When it comes to divorce, figuring out assets and debts are part of the couple’s marital property is only one step. Once the parties and the court know what is in the marital pool, it is necessary to figure out for sure what those items are worth.Valuation of...
Possibly 1st same-sex divorce case filed in Virginia
The Oct. 6 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear various challenges to court rulings that recognized the right of same-sex couples to marry had major repercussions for the laws of several states, including Virginia. Locally, the Court’s decision...
Soap opera-like Internet commercial has divorce for a theme
Procter & Gamble invented the soap opera genre in the 1930s as a way of promoting its products -- hence the name. Radio shows evolved into daytime television series, which included such legendary shows as “As the World Turns” and “The Young and...
In divorce, some business owners try to plead poverty
Small business remains an important part of the Virginia economy. Many households rely in large part on income generated by a business owned by one or both spouses. If successful, a business can allow a family to live a comfortable, maybe even luxurious,...
Some interesting — or strange — facts about divorce
Here are some interesting studies and trivia related to divorce. Perhaps our readers will gain some insight about their own relationships:In one U.K. survey of people who had been divorced for at least five years or had ended a relationship that long ago, half...
What are grounds for divorce in Virginia?
Readers may not realize that there are actually two kinds of divorce under Virginia law. Whether a person qualifies for one type of divorce or the other, and when they legally can file for divorce, depends on their individual circumstances."Bed and board" divorceThe...
3 ways to be clear about your desire to get divorced
We may not want to be married to our spouse anymore, but we may still love them in a way, or at least don’t want to hurt their feelings. So if we have decided to get a divorce, perhaps the toughest part is telling our husband or wife.To try to soften the blow,...
