Divorce

When you decide to get married, you're not just marrying your spouse. In fact, there's an old saying that states, "You're not just marrying your spouse, you're marrying their family." That's a saying for a good reason. When you marry someone, his or her family is part...

There is no question that divorces affect children. Some of the children who are slightly overlooked are young adults, though. These older children are often thought to handle divorce better, but it can still cause a major disruption in their lives. When you decide to...

You fought getting a divorce for quite a while. You and your spouse decided to live apart, just to get some space. Now, he's asking for a divorce, and you don't have a way to stop him.Thanks to the time you spent apart, which was just over a year, he can claim...

Many misconceptions still surround how divorce works. Some of those misconceptions concern property division. What the law considers to be rightfully yours (and what is not) may surprise you. How divorce can affect your retirement Retirement assets are not necessarily...

When it comes to divorce, there are still many questions about the legal rights of same-sex partners in Virginia. While the June 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges has been seen as a major civil-rights victory, according to an NPR news report, it...

Divorce is hard on everyone, whether you're the person who decided to seek one or the person who found out one was being sought against you. You have children, and you know that the way you react does influence them as well.There are some things that you should know...

Divorce can make holidays difficult for your family. You might want to have your children for Christmas, for example, but be unable to because of your custody arrangements. Fortunately, there are ways for you to handle the holidays, so you and your children get the...

Children are often a concern when you go through a divorce for a number of reasons. A child may not understand the full implications of a divorce, and you want to make sure your little one is happy and comfortable. Some people decide to stay in an unhappy marriage for...

Divorces cause many kinds of strain, from the emotional to the financial. While finances are worked out during the divorce proceedings, your emotional trauma isn't. As a result, many people find themselves acting emotionally instead of considering the long-term...

Not all parenting plans are created equally, and this is because all parents live different lives. With each person having his or her own needs along with having to meet the needs of the child, the parenting plan must be perfectly adjusted. Fortunately, there are a...