Any divorce involving significant assets will have its complications, but one of the most common is trying to determine what a family business (or, at least, the business belonging to one of the people involved) is worth. Valuation of the business is one of the first...
Divorce
3 issues you can address in a prenuptial agreement
No one expects their marriage to end in divorce, but that is part of the reality of getting married. A significant percentage of couples will eventually head to divorce court due to incompatibility or some kind of serious marital misconduct. While you may want your...
Asset division basics
Divorce is complex and unfamiliar territory. Even if you have seen a friend or family member going through a divorce, your journey will be distinctly different. While there are common principles that guide the asset division process, every divorcing couple will have a...
6 ways to protect yourself during a high-conflict divorce
High-conflict divorces can be extremely difficult, but there are ways you can protect yourself. If you don’t feel safe when filing for divorce or during the divorce process, consider taking these steps: File a Personal Protection Order (known in many states as a...
3 ways to address your home in property division negotiations
Certain aspects of property division in a divorce essentially settle themselves. For example, spouses will typically have no trouble agreeing that each should retain their own wardrobes and frequently the vehicles that they each drive. However, certain belongings are...
The role of money in divorce
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...
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...
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...