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		<title>Divorce Lawyer Gimmicks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The vast majority of divorce lawyers are stand up and trustworthy individuals. Unfortunately, a few bad seeds can ruin it for the whole group with a few gimmicks and tricks. Common sense should of course serve as the number one factor to keep in mind throughout the entire divorce [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Selecting a Couples’ Counselor</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before hiring a divorce lawyer many people first attempt to select a couples’ counselor. There are many places to start a search and there are many expensive therapists; depending upon your health plan there many people can qualify for free initial sessions. As an example, Virginia residents enrolled in an Optima plan can often take advantage of their EPA (Employee Assistance Program) that typically [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Virginia Divorce Lawyer: Expansion of Services</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is coming to a time when the Virginia Divorce Lawyer website is will start to undergo an expansion of services offered to both its readers and attorneys. Since March of 2009 the site provided useful and relevant information to visitors considering a divorce or pondering whether to stay in a marriage. This trend  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/virginia-divorce-expansion/</link>
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		<title>Starting the New Year</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes time to start pondering New Year’s resolution many people do not often take into account their current marital status. Perhaps an individual is in the process of a divorce with lawyers involved and wants to try to save the marriage or perhaps the converse. Additionally, it is possibly the perfect time to pop the question, in which case a divorce is likely and happily the last item [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/starting-new-year/</link>
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		<title>Divorces and Bankruptcy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, divorces and bankruptcy go hand and hand thus it wise to take this factor into consideration when speaking to any local or Virginia divorce lawyer. Divorce and separations round off the top three list for why individuals file for bankruptcy protection. Oftentimes, one spouse is shocked at what is later discovered about the other and sadly the more responsible one often pays [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Timing a Divorce for Tax Purposes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Taking into account that the end of the year is approaching and almost every financial blog talks about ways to save on taxes it seems highly worthwhile to point out potential tax savings by appropriately timing a divorce date. Thus it is suggested that you speak to your local or Virginia divorce lawyer in further detail about this topic. The primary fact to point out is that tax status is in part determined by the current marital state on the last date [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/timing-divorce-tax-purposes/</link>
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		<title>Prenuptial Agreements</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am a self proclaimed romantic and therefore by nature find the entire idea of a prenuptial agreement conflicting to say the least. Certainly, I understand the need for one in many situations and circumstances. That said, going into a marriage with an exit strategy in case it does not pan out can infer a lack of confidence in the union. However, it can make the dissolving [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/prenuptial-agreements/</link>
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		<title>Divorce Lawyer Billing Errors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Selecting a VA divorce lawyer is a difficult task in and of itself and there is no need for additional complications. However, from time to time an attorney or the lawyer’s paralegal can might a bona fide error when billing for the services rendered. Thus it is highly suggested to review the bills from lawyers rather than simply paying them. Please keep in mind that oftentimes overbilling this is simply a mistake as lawyers [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/billing-errors/</link>
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		<title>Questions for Divorce Lawyers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recently, Virginia Divorce Lawyers has received an enormous increase in the number of questions asking for advice. We certainly encourage all questions for attorneys regarding your particular situation. Thus, I decided to start hand selecting a few trusted law firms to see if they will assist with individual questions free of charge to our visitors. It seems that this is an ideal forum for qualified family law [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/questions-divorce-lawyers/</link>
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		<title>Five Ways to Keep Your Mind off a Divorce</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Listed are five ways to keep your mind off a divorce that are healthier than the route most people take. While imbibing in alcohol or fulfilling biological needs is a route that one can take it is not always the best. The purpose behind each of these is simply to take your mind off the impending proceedings. Many individuals think about their divorces on a daily basis, especially initially [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/keep-mind-off-divorce/</link>
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		<title>Use Caution when Selecting a Lawyer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While I have written on this topic before, it seemed worth reiterating, especially to our newer guests. Whenever selecting a divorce lawyer in Virginia or elsewhere it is crucial to exercise extreme caution during the process. This becomes even more important when dealing with a contested divorce where the attorney is a person whom you need to trust to look out for your best interests. A contested divorce is emotionally tolling and expensive in and of itself. The last thing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/caution-selecting-lawyer/</link>
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		<title>Lawyers outside Virginia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Oftentimes clients may need a divorce lawyers outside Virginia, but already know san attorney in VA. Such is the case if an individual recently moved out of state. This is not uncommon during a separation period if a spouse stays within the state while another leaves. Perhaps one’s new residence is only a few miles away, but that still puts them in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/lawyers-outside-virginia/</link>
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		<title>Marriage Counseling</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Utilizing marriage counseling or couples therapy for those who are not married is often a lifesaver for couples that are considering a divorce or separation. If there is still love amongst the parties, it is an option seriously worth considering. Love is a precious commodity these days and if it is possible to prevent a divorce from taking place and rekindle a relationship than the time spent with a marriage counselor undoubtedly pays enormous [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/marriage-counseling/</link>
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		<title>Divorce Lawyer Marketing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When selecting a Virginia divorce lawyer it is important to keep in mind how you initially discovered information on the attorney. While smart firms use marketing to gain the attention and new clients, it is crucial to not rely solely on an advertisement. Consumers should ensure that they are looking beyond just the marketing campaigns deployed and ensure they are thoroughly researching the counsel and law firm that is an the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/divorce-lawyer-marketing/</link>
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		<title>Costs of an Attorney</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is worthwhile, especially in light of the current economy, to consider the costs of an attorney when picking a Virginia divorce lawyer. However, simply looking at the price tag quoted or advertised is not usually the best method. First, if you are dealing with a contested divorce, than the cost associated with hiring more experienced counsel is likely worth the expense since it could ultimately end up with a larger savings [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/costs-attorney/</link>
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		<title>Common Law Marriage</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Is there common law marriage in the state of Virginia? My research suggests that the short answer to this question is no. Each individual in a relationship is the sole owner of his or her effects. Any assets that are purchased collectively are if going through a separation are generally valued by the contribution each person added when acquiring the asset. Of course this only matters if you are separating [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/common-law-marriage/</link>
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		<title>Virginia Divorce Rate</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An estimation of the total divorce rate across the entire United States is forty eight percent. Essentially one in every two marriages results in a divorce. The Virginia divorce rate fell in the middle of the range for 2005 with 3.9 % of the population ending their marriage in that year alone. The research I conducted shows the estimated divorce rate is calculated utilizing these yearly numbers and extrapolating them throughout the course a couples’ lifetime. Nevada unsurprisingly has the highest divorce rate at 7.7, which is far down from its 1990 number of 11.4; unfortunately these are the most up [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/virginia-divorce-rate/</link>
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		<title>Lawyer Information Outside of Virginia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While the majority of people who read this blog are searching for a Virginia divorce lawyer, there quite a few visitors that reach this site looking for information and attorney profiles outside of this area. Readers are coming not just from other states but overseas as well. Therefore it seemed worthwhile to spend a little time writing about other places to go when seeking an attorney [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/lawyer-outside-virginia/</link>
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		<title>Trusting Your Attorney</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is crucial to trust your attorney in any type of case whether it is a divorce or other civil suit. However, lawyers are not always honest with their clients nor do they always follow the ethical practices as regulated the bar association of the state. It is always smart to check with your local state bar to see if any prior clients filed complaints the resulted in any type of disciplinary action against your lawyer. Of course it is even smarter to do this before selecting counsel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/trusting-your-attorney/</link>
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		<title>Video Introduction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is an introduction of the features contained on Virginia Divorce Lawyer site in a visual format. There is already a decent amount of text that covers various topics surrounding a separation. However, it seemed worthwhile to take the time to explore alternative means of providing information to our visitors. This video is exactly that, since it does not provide specific information on a topic [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/video-introduction/</link>
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		<title>Pets in a Separation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When dealing with a separation or divorce, what is the best way to deal with any pets jointly purchased? This is a tough question to answer since even though animals are considered assets by the legal system, more often they are family members. Therefore the issue of how to handle custody or ownership of a pet becomes an issue that potentially becomes a major point of contention. There are a few [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/pets-separation/</link>
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		<title>Norfolk Contested Divorce Attorney</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Picking a Norfolk contested divorce attorney is almost never an enjoyable process. It starts to solidify the fact that the marriage is coming to an end or is already in court proceedings. Going into a contested divorce without an attorney, especially when the other party hired one, is an extremely dangerous move. While little joy ever comes from the proceedings there are ideas to keep in mind that make the entire process easier. Our primary site also lists information on contested proceedings [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/norfolk-contested-attorney/</link>
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		<title>Virginia Beach Divorces</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many visitors ask, “Who is the top Virginia Beach divorce lawyer to handle my case?” It is important to understand a couple of items about the information on this site. Most importantly, at the present time, no single attorney or lawyer is ever suggested. There is a wide array a divorce law firms to select amongst in the Virginia Beach area and much of that information is located on attorney’s profile page of the website. Presently there information there is on our backend and profiles are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/virginia-beach-divorces/</link>
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		<title>Divorce Survival Guide</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Going through a divorce is a difficult situation for any couple. Even the decision to separate is often a difficult one. What is a person supposed to do during such traumatic times? While this site generally focuses on Virginia area attorneys such as those in Norfolk who assist with contested cases, it seems worthwhile to look at the personal side of the equation. Included below are a few suggestions to keep in mind and it is the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/divorce-survival-guide/</link>
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		<title>Honesty with a Virginia Beach Divorce</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Honesty is crucial in any relationship, but especially one with married couples or those separating. Going through a Virginia Beach divorce or one anywhere else is difficult enough without adding dishonesty into the equation. Please allow for some additional clarification before continuing. A divorce places enough stressors on one’s life in and of itself. Hiring a lawyer, dealing with the expenses, and handling the process id children are a part of the marriage is difficult enough [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/honesty-divorce/</link>
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		<title>Time Frame for a Divorce</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A quick, easy, painless divorce in Virginia is almost an oxymoron. Do not expect that even upon deciding to proceed with the process and the hiring of an attorney that all matters are quickly resolved. The contrary tends is often more common. That is not to say the speedy divorces cannot happen, but it is advised that one should expect a time frame of approximately six months at a minimum. This is true even in an uncontested case. Expect a contested VA divorce case to take longer. Keep in mind that there are various factors for this time period. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/time-frame-divorce/</link>
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		<title>Protecting Assets in a Divorce</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Beware of office chatter and stories heard elsewhere as means of protecting your assets before and during a divorce. Oftentimes it is unwise to follow such advice. An example is opening up a safety deposit box at a local bank branch and placing cash within that box. Imagine what happens in the event that is discovered. Also keep in mind that in all likelihood your spouse will discover it with a halfway decent lawyer of their own. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/protecting-assets-divorce/</link>
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		<title>I Cannot Locate My Spouse for a Divorce</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are occasions when an individual cannot locate their spouse in order to file a divorce in Virginia. Do not worry! This does not mean that one cannot still initiate a proceeding, but there are a few additional requirements and steps to keep in mind. Virginia requires service to the third party by publication. The publication allowed and length of time requirements can depend upon the county of residence. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/cannot-locate-spouse/</link>
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		<title>Updating Virginia Divorce Lawyer Profiles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To encourage a complete listing of each Virginia divorce lawyer located throughout the state, for the time being, the site will continue to allow completely free listings for all attorneys. This will hold true for all firms or individual law counselors that contact me throughout the coming months with their unique company details. It is my goal for this to end up as the first place people visit when planning for a separation of a marriage. Therefore, I encourage all qualifying law firms in the area to provide [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/updating-lawyer-profiles/</link>
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		<title>Budgeting for a Contested Divorce</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There is no doubt that any type of divorce is an expensive process. However, a contested divorce in Virginia can quickly put a drain on even the largest of wallets. Regardless of the attorney or lawyer selected, there are major financial expenses associated with finally obtaining a divorce decree. Keep in mind that when hiring a better the lawyer, the attorney’s hire expenses oftentimes easily justify the amount of additional assets [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/budgeting-contested-divorce/</link>
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		<title>Divorces and Debts in Virginia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are many misconceptions about a divorce decrees and how they apply to individuals that are no longer married. One of the more common ones is that after hiring a lawyer, the case is over, and the decree is finalized that individual obligation to creditors for joint debts are entirely resolved. Virginia is no different than most states in this respect since it is a communal property state.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/divorces-debts-virginia/</link>
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		<title>Tax Consequences of a Divorce</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An often overlooked area, are the tax consequences of a divorce whether contested or not.  Generally federal regulations are the ones to consider. Virginia and other states might have various other considerations to consider, but this information is intended to assist with the federal portion on the return. The filing status is one of the first factors to decide upon. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/tax-consequences-of-a-divorce/</link>
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		<title>Virginia Divorce Attorney Profiles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many individuals simply do not know where to turn when hiring an attorney. That is why the site is developing a comprehensive list of Virginia divorce attorney profiles for individuals to view. Please keep in mind that I am reaching out to existing attorney’s practicing in this area and asking the law firms to provide me with the pertinent information for each of their lawyers. Therefore, when reviewing the profiles keep this bias in mind. Nonetheless, I am expecting this to become an extremely valuable resource for those who are selecting a contested or uncontested Virginia divorce attorney. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/virginia-divorce-attorney-profiles/</link>
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		<title>Family Considerations in a Contested Divorce</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are many factors to keep in mind when commencing a contested divorce in Virginia. Crucial considerations include the various surrounding family issues that are associated with a divorce. This is especially important when there are children involved in the marriage. The commonwealth even has specific laws that require a longer separation period beforehand when there are children involved. While many couples already reached the decision to end the relationship, there are legitimate reasons why this law is in place and like it or whether going through an uncontested or contested divorce in Virginia the separation period is still required.

Virginia views contested and uncontested divorces the same when in regard to separation periods. However, if children are involved, the state requires the couple to spend a longer time apart before making a final decision. When no children are part of the family a couple is required not to reside at the same address for six months. When there are children, and the impact a divorce might entail on their well being, Virginia requires a one year time frame. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com/news/family-considerations-in-a-contested-divorce/</link>
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