The end of your marriage on Roanoke may not necessarily end your obligation to continue to support your spouse (especially if you were the primary income earner in your home). Indeed, many in your same position have come to us here at Spencer Law PLLC expecting to...
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What area child support appeals?
Sometimes, you may not agree with a child support order from the court. You have some options when it comes to how to handle this situation, and one option is an appeal. A child support appeal, according to Virginia Department of Social Services, enables you to...
How to handle holiday co-parenting
Many parents describe co-parenting in Virginia as a nightmare. Still, some divorce amicably or learn to get along after the marriage ends. If you are one of the people in the latter groups, you may believe that you have finally settled into a good routine. That is,...
Avoiding other life challenges during divorce
In many instances, the process of getting divorced can bring up many hardships for people regardless of their circumstances. For example, those who have kids, as well as those who do not, may face a lot of stress and they may have to make sacrifices to work through...
Is divorce going to benefit my health?
Making a decision as serious as whether or not you should divorce your spouse in Virginia can make you wonder if the outcome will truly benefit you and your well-being in the long run. While the decision to divorce is one that you have to come to terms with depending...
Sole-custody vs. joint-custody: Factors to consider
When parents file for divorce in Virginia, there are many topics to negotiate, including property division. Child custody is one of the most overwhelming issues to settle in the final divorce settlement. It can be complicated to discuss matters involving the children,...
Specialized programs may result in reduced DUI sentences
Virginia residents convicted of DUI may be eligible to participate in a rehabilitation or other behavior-modification program. At Spencer Law PLLC, we understand how seriously a DUI charge affects your personal and professional life, including your ability to drive...
Have you taken steps to protect your health insurance during divorce?
While going through your divorce, any stress you experience may manifest physically through migraines, stomach aches, weight loss/gain and the like. You may schedule an appointment with your Virginia physician, but will your health insurance still cover you after your...
Will you keep your drinking to a minimum this holiday season?
While autumn has just arrived in Virginia, the winter and holiday season are not far behind. You may look forward to seeing friends and family again, or just taking some time off work to relax. What you likely do not look forward to is getting a DUI. To help you keep...
Relationships of young Americans at risk over online boundaries
Researchers from the University of Virginia and Brigham Young University teamed up to publish a study on infidelity and social media. The report titled “iFidelity: The State of Our Unions 2019” reveals that younger individuals are putting their relationships at risk...