Divorce and Child Support

A lot of people are concerned with the cost of divorce.  It’s important to realize all costs associated with divorce when considering this life altering change.  Lawyer fees tend to range from $100 to $450 per hour, the average will be based upon intermediate level of experience which would...

Chances are that the standard of living of both parties of a divorce drops within the first few years of a divorce.  The same income of both parties and pooled assets must support two households instead of one.  You can plan ahead to better prepare yourself for what happens to most people in...

Who gets custody of the children ? Divorce is a stressful situation for all parties involved and this question comes up first in many divorce proceedings.  To determine the custody of any child under the age of eighteen, the court will only choose in the best interest of that child.  It is...

Spousal support is always emerging because laws concerning spousal support and divorce and under constant reconstruction.  Virginia law has recently stated that the fault of a spouse being a reason for a divorce may no longer be a standard for the other spouse to gain spousal support in divorce...

In divorce the best thing to do is treat your financial matters as a business owner would treat his financial matters.  It can be hard but it’s very important to not let your emotions tangle with your financial decision making in your divorce.  No matter what any individual things, no one at...

Frequently asked questions relating to domestic violence and divorce in West Virginia : What course of action should I take if my spouse is violent ? First things first – call the police if your life or anyone else’s life is in danger at all times.  When you are safe and out of harm’s way contact...

There are lots of questions about how property will be divided when it comes to divorce in Virginia.  In Virginia there are specific laws about how property will be distributed in a divorce.  Not many people know that Virginia is an “equitable distribution” state and all marital property shall...

Some couples choose mediation as a key to expediting the divorce process.  Some people find mediation in divorce beneficial, while some choose not to spend the extra money on one and rely on themselves to work everything out.  Some couples require loads of mediation with their divorce which...

In Divorce court, the judge must remain the neutral and impartial decision maker. The judge has the responsibility to guarantee a fair trial by applying the rules and conditions of divorce court. United States law is based on an adversarial system with a party on one side of the argument and the other...