t's rare that both parties to a marriage earn the same amount of money each year. In a Virginia divorce case, the fact that one spouse makes more than the other may influence how property is divided in a final settlement. It may also play a role in determining if you...


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3 ways to check whether your ex is hiding assets
When going through a divorce, property division always creates a challenging hurdle. Even when everything goes as planned, it creates a high stress situation that can put a lot of pressure on both parties. It is even worse when a spouse tries to hide assets, though....
How divorce affects your business
When a couple decides to end their marriage, it can be a challenge to divide assets efficiently. A divorce can become more complicated if you or your spouse owns a business. If you're a Virginia resident, here are some things you can do to protect your company once...
The basics of a parenting plan in Virginia
When parents split up, one of the most difficult things to figure out is child custody. How will the child spend his or her time? Where will they live? What happens on holidays? These are all difficult questions to answer, and it's often hard to come to an agreement...
Do you have to allow the authorities to search your car?
When you see police lights behind your vehicle, you may have many questions. Why are they stopping you? Will you be safe? What should you do if they question you? One question that many have can be key to protecting your rights: do you have to let them search your...
What happens to real estate properties in divorce?
Whether you purchased a family home during your marriage or invested in properties for your business, real estate properties can be among the most valuable assets you own. As a result, dividing these properties can be one of the most contentious aspects of property...
Tips for getting divorced in your 20s or 30s
People who get married young expect to enjoy a long marriage for the rest of their lives. But it does not always work out that way. Among American women who have ever been married, 7.1. percent got divorced in their early to mid-20s, and 13.4 percent were divorced by...
How can I stay close to my child as a noncustodial parent?
Losing physical custody of a child can be hard. Maybe the circumstances were not in your favor, and now you are worried that you’ll miss a big part of your child’s life because of a mistake you made in the past. If this is happening to you, you must know that there...
College students and drug distribution in Virginia
When a student in Virginia transition from high school to college, they get into an environment that they have never experienced before, both mentally and physically. They have the pressure to survive, fit in, get into activities, meet new people and do well on their...
The unexpected activity that might lead to divorce
Lots of things you do with your spouse can put your relationship to the test: have children, move across the country or start a new business, for example. But one couples activity might be the cause of more divorces in this country than any other, at least according...
