Your retirement plan is one aspect of your life that could see the repercussions of your divorce. Splitting assets, determining ownership of retirement accounts and dropping to a single income can change your strategy entirely. Knowing how to plan for the later stage...
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What does the Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement do?
The Division of Child Support Enforcement assists parents with their child support matters, but the agency does more than that. Its duties help to create a better environment for children and provide encouragement for families. The main duty of DCSE is to help parents...
What you need to know about child support
One of the things that happen when parents split up is the determination of child support. This is separate from child custody determination, and the court takes various factors into account. Parents should understand their obligations and know what to expect from the...
Can officers pull you over for not wearing a seat belt?
After decades of research, it is clear that seat belts really do save lives. According to the National Safety Council, buckling up reduces your chances of dying in a motor vehicle accident by as much as 65%. Accordingly, it is not difficult to see why virtually all...
How can you protect your retirement assets in a divorce?
Both you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse likely have your own priorities when it comes to settling divorce matters. It is common for divorcing individuals to fight for ownership of the family home or business, but you should also consider how you might keep your...
What should you know about home equity?
Asset division is an inevitable part of any divorce, which many couples look forward to the least for various reasons. Owning a home together and amassing equity there is a chief asset to handle, too. Fortunately, there are several things a couple can do to make this...
Does parental alienation worsen during the holidays?
If you share custody of your children with a co-parent, the two of you undoubtedly have butted heads at one point or another. Few things can be more contentious than the holidays, though. After all, both you and your co-parent probably have some clear ideas about how...
How does the Virginia determine your child’s best interests?
During a custody battle, you and your former spouse might disagree on your child's best interests. Divorce alters the family dynamic entirely and if there are bitter feelings between you and your ex, your child could become a pawn in the divorce. When you take custody...
These sneaky moves can get you a traffic ticket
Sometimes driving can feel mundane. You might feel impatient and think you can sneak a quick move and escape a ticket. There could be some traffic laws that you feel have no merit. Because they do not make sense to you it makes sense to ignore them. However, a loose...
Paternity and the Virginia Birth Father Registry
Paternity has many legal and emotional consequences. Fathers have certain obligations to their children but cannot perform many of those duties unless Virginia recognizes their paternity. If you want your child to inherit from you, receive social security, share...
