Category Archives : Virginia Separation

  • May 24, 2023

    Who Has Custody of a Child when the Parents Are Not Married?

    Generally, the birth mother assumes custody of a child she just gave birth to. The only exception is with surrogate mothers, which is when a third-party female agrees to have a couple’s fertilized egg implanted in her uterus, carries the baby to term, then delivers it. In a situation where a...

  • May 3, 2023

    The Financial Implications of Divorce

    Divorce is one of the top five most stressful life events for a reason. It turns your entire world upside-down—your family, your living situation, and, yes, your finances as well. In fact, financial stress is one of the top five causes of divorce, to begin with. This means a lot of divorcing...

  • November 1, 2021

    How to Get a Divorce in Virginia

    The 6 Steps To Prepare Yourself For a Divorce Don’t wait to protect yourself! Know your rights early. Clients often come to see me in the early stages of separation and divorce. Sometimes a client is just looking to know “what if” scenarios if one of them decides to divorce....

  • February 2, 2017

    In-House Separation in Virginia – How do you do it?

    You may know that you and your spouse must live separately for a period of time (either six months or a year, depending on the circumstances) before you qualify for a no-fault divorce in Virginia.  But must you and your spouse live in separate households before or during a pending divorce to ...

  • July 17, 2012

    6 Myths About Separation and Divorce in Virginia

    Often, clients who see me for an initial consultation arrive with information they may have learned from friends, family, or the internet – information which may not be accurate. The following are six common myths I have heard regarding separation and divorce, and the facts about each. Myth...

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