What Happens at a Divorce Hearing in VA?

In many cases, the terms of a divorce are settled out of court. This saves time and money, but it only works if both spouses are willing to make compromises. When they cannot resolve an issue—or several issues—the court will need to make decisions for them during hearings or at a full trial. When parties […]

How are Marital Debts Treated During a Divorce in VA?

When you’re looking to make a break from your spouse, the last thing you want is to be stuck with their debts. You know that you’ll have to take responsibility for some debts, but which ones? Virginia law distributes some debts between divorcing spouses and excludes other debts as one spouse’s individual responsibility. Let’s examine […]