How Retirement Affects Alimony in Virginia

When you retire, household income usually drops significantly. Does that mean you can stop paying alimony or pay less in spousal support? That may be the result, but it won’t happen automatically. You need a court-approved modification to change alimony, even if your former spouse agrees to a different arrangement. Making any changes without approval […]

Birdnesting in Divorce in Virginia

Divorce is so traumatic for children that many parents remain in an unhappy relationship just to keep from upsetting their children’s lives. The birdnesting strategy offers a means to minimize the disruption. Some experts recommend that a bird’s nest arrangement be used only as a temporary transition while others find it to be a viable […]