If you need child support from your spouse following your divorce, a court will have to determine how much your spouse can pay you. You may have heard that the judge will look at the earning potential of your spouse. This is a concept that involves the ability of your...
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How does business liquidity impact a divorce settlement?
The business you own is a consideration in the property division portion of your divorce unless you have made prior arrangements. In most cases, you will need to figure out how to divide its value between you and your spouse. To do this, you will either have to split...
How to handle social media during divorce
People adore social media, regardless of their relationship status. Even if you are in the middle of a divorce, you probably want to continue enjoying these platforms. There are practices you must follow when interacting online during your split. Make sure your...
How should you respond to a traffic violation?
Unresolved traffic violations can jeopardize your driving privileges and significantly increase your insurance premium. Your decision to settle your situation proactively can help you maintain your reputation and learn from your mistake so you can avoid another...
What Virginia courts consider when awarding child custody
When you and your child’s other parent are no longer in a relationship but both wish to continue to parent your shared child, you may need to have Virginia's court system determine custody terms for you. When making decisions about where your son or daughter should...
Your divorce, property division and splitting retirement accounts
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you probably worry about property division and the splitting of your assets. Both you and your spouse have retirement plans. What can you expect in the process of dividing these accounts? The QDRO For pensions and 401(k)...
What property may be separate and marital?
When dividing property in a divorce, things can get complicated quickly. Trying to figure out what ownership is of every asset and debt you have in your marriage is not an easy process. It only gets more difficult when you learn there are three categories of property....
Consequences of ignoring a court order to pay child support
Paying child support is a topic of tension for many divorced couples in Virginia. Some people ignore court orders to pay their ex which can have serious repercussions for everyone involved. When people understand the impact of their refusing to pay child support, they...
How can you co-parent with a narcissist?
Dealing with a co-parent who tries to harm you or insult you every time you see him or her can wear you down in the months following a divorce. Learning about how to deal with a narcissist can help you save time and energy while co-parenting. Think before responding...
A closer look at failure to yield charges
If charged with failure to yield, you could face harsh repercussions. Aside from financial penalties, heading to court, higher insurance rates and points on your driving record, you could face other challenges. For example, you could have difficulty finding work in a...