Family Law

Decades ago, alimony was a common feature in Texas divorces. Well-paid career opportunities for women were few, and so courts typically presumed that a divorced woman needed her ex-husband's financial support in order to keep something close to the standard of living...

Americans move once every five years on average, according to some estimates. Some of us do it for education, some for health reasons, some for work and some for love. A lot of us move just because we feel we need a change, and we want to enjoy our freedom. However,...

Virginia divorces are seldom easy. But, as you likely know, they are exceedingly common. This means that we can look to mistakes that others have made and endeavor to do better ourselves to get better outcomes. Understand the grounds for divorce First, understand the...

We may not always think of things this way, but when two people are married, they have financial obligations to each other. Even if they don't share bank accounts, they must find a way to work as a team to pay for their housing, living expenses, medical care and all...

One little talked about aspect of abusive relationships is that the abusers can still ruin the victim’s life, well after the divorce. It is a myth that once the divorce is finalized, the dark days are over. This is why it is so important to go into the divorce process...

It is easy to let emotions run high during a divorce or other family law matter. Often, the Danville-area couple going through a divorce will have a lot of anger toward each other that may have contributed to their breakup. Also, divorces often involve high-stakes...

What are your options when a family issue becomes a legal issue? It will depend on the facts and circumstances of your unique situation. A divorce; a child custody or support dispute; an adoption – these are all among the many different legal issues that can arise out...

There are many issues that Virginia couples must resolve when they choose to divorce. Aside from figuring out how to separate their property and establish support determinations, they also may have to work out child custody and visitation matters if they share...

Divorce is never easy, but you can make it harder on yourself by committing preventable mistakes. If you are going through a divorce or see one on the horizon some of the most important not-to-do's include: Getting careless on social media: A lot of people regret...