Divorce can be highly emotional and challenging, especially when it comes to dividing assets. In some cases, one or both spouses may try to hide assets to avoid losing them after the divorce. If you are facing a high-asset divorce and suspect your spouse is hiding...
Divorce
Can alimony be reinstated after being terminated?
When the courts terminate alimony payments, it can be a significant blow to those who rely on them. Circumstances can change, and the need for financial support may return. When this happens, can you ask the court to revisit your divorce decree and reinstate these...
4 ways to protect your interests in a high-asset divorce
A high-asset divorce can be a complicated and daunting process, especially when it comes to protecting one’s interests. With significant assets at stake, it is crucial to navigate the legal landscape with caution. For spouses with high net worth, a divorce that is not...
The golden years…or are they? Exploring gray divorce in Virginia
As life expectancy increases and our society's norms change, more couples over 50 are choosing to end their marriages. This trend, known as "gray divorce," has increased in Virginia and across the nation. Why are more couples over 50 divorcing? Gray divorce is...
How to protect your credit score during and after divorce
Divorce is a challenging time, and its impact may extend beyond your emotional well-being to your financial health. Your credit score, which measures your financial stability, may be at risk during this challenging period. Understanding how divorce affects your credit...
What happens to a business during a divorce?
Virginia courts consider all assets and debts acquired during the marriage marital property, except for individual gifts or inheritances. This includes fixed assets like businesses, even if only one spouse started or grew the company during the marriage. But how can...
How can parents have a child-centered divorce?
Divorcing parents spend a lot of time addressing issues involving properties, finances and other assets. These conflicts can be overwhelming, and both parties may have their hands full trying to resolve them. However, couples must keep their children in mind even as...
Tips for dividing property in high-asset divorces in Virginia
Property division in high-asset divorces can come with a unique set of challenges. With so much at stake, it is crucial to know how to navigate the process. If you are considering a divorce, how can you make informed decisions on your valuable property? Additionally,...
Divorce is sometimes a positive step for women
No one enters a marriage thinking that their relationship will end at some point in the future. It is sometimes difficult for a Virginia woman to decide to divorce, even if it is what is best for her. There are many reasons why there may be some hesitation to make...
Finding hidden assets during divorce
Divorce in Virginia comes with many challenges, some of which are associated with finances. Dividing assets can be a complicated process and it often comes with disagreements between the two parties about who should receive certain assets. In some cases, one party may...