Ending a marriage is a process that requires the extrication of two lives, including finances. The terms of a property division settlement have the potential to affect a Virginia spouse for the rest of his or her life, and it is crucial to secure a reasonable outcome...
Year: 2022
Creating a custom-tailored prenuptial agreement
When a couple marries, they are not intending for their relationship to end at some point in the future. However, divorce does happen, and it may be prudent for a Virginia couple to plan for this possibility by creating a prenuptial agreement before the wedding. A...
Securing post-divorce financial stability
As soon as a Virginia spouse makes the decision to move forward with divorce, he or she will find it beneficial to take immediate action to protect long-term financial interests. The preparation one takes to get ready for a divorce may help lay the foundation for a...
How can one know if a prenuptial agreement is unfair?
One of the most important factors of having an enforceable premarital contract is ensuring the terms are fair. However, many Virginia adults may be unfamiliar with contract drafting, and most may be unsure of how they can determine if their prenuptial agreement is...
Potential tax consequences associated with divorce decisions
Divorce is a complicated process that will have certain impacts on finances and other areas of a spouse’s life. It is critical to navigate this process with the intent of securing terms that allow one to have a strong and stable financial future. This means making...
Simple mistakes could derail one’s post-divorce future
The decisions one makes during the divorce process have the potential to impact a Virginia spouse for years to come. He or she would be wise to carefully consider each money and property-related decision, taking care to avoid the simple mistakes that could derail his...
Property division decisions and their potential tax consequences
The end of a marriage is a complex legal and financial process, and the potential ramifications of decisions made during this time are significant. It is in the interests of a Virginia spouse to carefully consider the tax ramifications of all property division...
Adults of all income levels can benefit from a prenup
When a Virginia couple is planning to marry, they may not be thinking about what would happen in case they divorce in the future. Although many marriages end in divorce, few couples actually plan for that possibility. In fact, many couples do not understand how a...
Men may be prone to making certain mistakes during a divorce
The end of a marriage is a complex and emotionally challenging process, and it is no surprise to learn that men and women handle it differently. Men in Virginia typically look at their divorce in a unique way, and it is possible they could make certain mistakes during...
Are these equity issues relevant in your divorce?
Most married couples face challenges in their relationship at some point. A problem that one couple might be able to resolve might be the breaking point in another couple’s marriage. If a spouse files for divorce in Virginia, there will be additional issues to...