Nine states in the United States are community property states, which means that marital assets are divided 50/50 during a divorce. However, Virginia is a common law property state. This means that marital assets are divided according to "equitable division," which...

During divorce, spousal support may be awarded based on certain factors. Spousal support is an important issue in many divorces which is why understanding what those factors are and how it is determined can be helpful for divorcing spouses. When considering whether or...

When couples are facing a divorce, property division may be one of the most significant concerns on their minds. As a result, it is helpful for divorcing couples to understand the basics of the how property is divided during divorce in Virginia. How is property...

Parents go through a lot of work establishing child custody plans and child support orders. In many cases, these come as part of a divorce, which carries many other painstaking processes, not to mention emotionally difficult situations. It's understandable when...

Not every relationship is made to last forever, and sometimes the best thing for everyone involved is a divorce. If a couple is separated there are requirements that need to be met before they can become officially divorced. If a couple agree to the terms of a divorce...

When couples living in Northern Virginia decide to end their marriage, they face a number of crucial issues, among which child support can be the most painful to resolve. Courts encourage divorcing couples to attempt to negotiate both child custody and child support,...

Some couples in the Arlington area may be married for years or even decades. However, not all these marriages are happy ones, and some couples may ultimately decide to divorce. One worry that many people who are facing divorce have is who will get what when it comes...

This blog recently discussed how property division is generally handled in Virginia according to equitable property division rules. Another important aspect of the property division process that is helpful for couples who own a family business to understand is how...

Property division can be one of the most stressful parts of the divorce process which is why it is helpful for divorcing couples in Virginia to understand how property division is handled where they live. Equitable property division is an important part of any divorce...