If you are considering divorce or currently dealing with the divorce process, you know divorce is painful and time-consuming even when both spouses agree on the terms of the divorce. The division of assets is often the most contentious part of the separation and where the most contentious disagreements arise between divorcing spouses. Learn how …
In a Military Divorce, What is the Spouse Entitled to?
When civilians get divorced, state law governs how they should divide their assets. Being in the military or the spouse of a service member can change several aspects of the divorce process. Certain military benefits are subject to federal law. A lack of clarity about what happens to a military pension or other military …
How Long Does a Military Divorce Take?
Military divorce carries the same tediousness as a civilian divorce, but the timeline can be different because divorce for a military couple has different rules. The emotional burden for military families, however, is no less devastating. The waiting period to get to the finalized court order that ends the military divorce process can be just …
What Is A North Carolina Divorce Decree?
If you are divorcing in North Carolina, you will want to know about divorce decrees. This document is issued by the court and outlines the terms of your divorce. It is important to understand what is included in a divorce decree so that you can be sure to comply with it. In this blog post, …
What is Equitable Distribution of Property in Divorce?
What is Equitable Distribution During Property Division? Equitable distribution is a legal claim for property division where a spouse can ask the court to divide assets and debts acquired during the marriage between both spouses. Equitable distribution can be fixed by court order or through a private agreement between the spouses, such as a separation …
How to Divide a 401k in Divorce
You have worked hard your whole life and have continuously contributed to your retirement account so that one day you can have a comfortable retirement. Now that you are getting divorced, you are terrified that the nest egg you have so carefully saved up your whole life will vanish right before your eyes, to be doled out …
Business Assets in a Divorce and How They Will be Divided
If you are going through a divorce and own a business, you need to take careful steps in order to ensure that your spouse will not be able to take what you worked so hard to build over the years. You have put blood, sweat, and tears into your business, and your hard work has …
What Is a Divorce Decree?
Divorce is a stressful and painful process that can be emotionally devastating. If there are children involved, the divorce can stretch on for a long time due to custody battles and arrangements. A divorce decree signals the end of a marriage in the eyes of the courts. It also, however, brings an array of legal …
What You Need to Know About Getting Divorced in Virginia
Deciding it’s time to end your marriage is difficult and stressful. Because obtaining a divorce is a legal process, you need to understand your rights and how the process works. This brief guide will walk you through the basic legal steps and give you an overview of the divorce process. However, it’s critical that you …
How Modern Family Structures Are Changing Family Law
What a family looks like has been rapidly changing over the past few decades—no longer do we have a common family and are more turning to modern family structures. Beginning in the 1960s and accelerating significantly since then, changes in marriage, divorce, legal separation, cohabitation, and nonmarital familial creation have transformed family life, and therefore …
Coping with Divorce as a Christian
The topic of divorce is one that is tough for everyone. But when divorce directly conflicts with your faith, getting out of the bad situation can become overwhelming. When you got married, you likely never gave divorce a second thought; no one should go into marriage planning for divorce. But the harsh reality is that …
Can I Get an Annulment in Virginia?
The simple answer is yes, but in very limited situations. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, marriage is considered a contract between two people, and with it come obligations and certain legal rights. What is an Annulment? Unlike a divorce, which is the dissolution of a valid marriage, an annulment is the end of an invalid …
How To Avoid or Reduce Probate in Virginia
Is it Possible to Avoid Probate in Virginia? The short answer is no. It is almost impossible to completely avoid probate in Virginia, but you can reduce the number of assets that need to go through probate. Many people have a negative view when it comes to probate. It may stem from a personal experience …
How Residency Requirements Affect Divorce in Virginia
While you always have the right to represent yourself in a divorce, you may be unknowingly giving up important rights. In filing for a divorce, the parties need to meet certain requirements for the case to proceed; mistakes can result in a dismissal, meaning wasted time and money. One of the key areas that many …