Pets in a Separation

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 [...]

Published by: admin on July 18th, 2009 | Filed under General Virginia Divorce Info
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Norfolk Contested Divorce Attorney

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 [...]

Published by: admin on July 9th, 2009 | Filed under Contested
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Virginia Beach Divorces

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 [...]

Published by: admin on July 3rd, 2009 | Filed under Divorce Attorney Profiles
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Divorce Survival Guide

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 [...]

Published by: admin on June 25th, 2009 | Filed under General Virginia Divorce Info
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Honesty with a Virginia Beach Divorce

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 [...]

Published by: admin on June 13th, 2009 | Filed under General Virginia Divorce Info
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Time Frame for a Divorce

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. [...]

Published by: admin on June 7th, 2009 | Filed under General Virginia Divorce Info
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Protecting Assets in a Divorce

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. [...]

Published by: admin on May 31st, 2009 | Filed under Contested
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I Cannot Locate My Spouse for a Divorce

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. [...]

Published by: admin on May 23rd, 2009 | Filed under General Virginia Divorce Info
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Updating Virginia Divorce Lawyer Profiles

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 [...]

Published by: admin on May 14th, 2009 | Filed under Divorce Attorney Profiles
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Budgeting for a Contested Divorce

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 [...]

Published by: admin on May 8th, 2009 | Filed under Contested
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