Besides your emotions, the other thing that takes a serious hit when you are divorcing is your finances. One reason is that contested divorces are often expensive as you have to hire divorce lawyers and make countless trips to the courthouse. When you part with your spouse, they most likely won’t be chipping in the [...]
Have you always felt that you should walk out of your marriage and move on, but you have always been unsure whether you are ready for it? You are not alone. Divorce lawyers report that many couples stay in marriages that died ages ago because they feel they aren’t ready for divorce. How can you [...]
Are you a woman and you feel that your marriage is over and wondering what a woman should do before divorce? Well, there are plenty of things you should do with some of the common ones being: Talk to an attorney If you are certain that it’s time to move on with your life, you [...]
By the time you are dragging each other to court, you have tried sorting out your issues in private without success. If you feel cornered and worried you will lose the most in the divorce, you must be wondering, how do you fight dirty in a divorce, so you come out on top, right? Well, [...]
Most separating couples often lose plenty of their valuables, so most people undergoing divorce are in defence mode. How do I protect myself before divorce? You will hear most asking. If you are also asking this question, you should know that there are plenty of ways to go about it. These ways include: Get a [...]
Like any other life aspect, you need to be cautious of what you do to have an easy and drama-free divorce. Are you wondering what can you not do during a divorce? There are plenty of things you shouldn’t do with the common ones being: Don’t do it without an attorney. Divorce lawyers don’t come [...]
You will often hear people in good talking terms with their ex-spouses asking, do I need a divorce lawyer if we agree on everything? Unfortunately, even if you have an amicable divorce, you still need divorce lawyers by your side. The lawyers will help you in different areas of the process, including: Ensure that you [...]
Besides losing assets, the other thing most couples don’t like losing is money. To ensure they don’t lose the precious amount, they try to hide it, among many other tricks. Should you be pulling money tricks? If they are safe, you should go ahead and protect what you value, but if they aren’t safe, don’t [...]
When many people are undergoing a divorce, they find divorce lawyers to guide them through the process. Unfortunately, not everyone has the financial muscle to hire an attorney. If you are broke you must be wondering, what if I can’t afford a divorce lawyer? Am I doomed? The good news is that you aren’t doomed [...]
Wondering how long do you have to be married to get alimony in Virginia? In Virginia, spousal support awards are often set for 50% of the length of time you have been married (if you have been married for 6-18 years). This means if you have been married for 5 years, you are required to [...]
