The 4 Ways to Handle a Virginia Divorce [and 2 Other Divorce FAQs]

Q: What options do you have to resolve your Virginia divorce? Q: Do you have to live in Virginia to file for a divorce in the state? Yes, with some conditions. Either you or your spouse must have been a Virginia resident for at least six months before filing for divorce. For military personnel, the […]

Introduction – 101 Virginia Divorce FAQs (Blog Series and Ebook)

Over the next four months, our Virginia divorce lawyers will be publishing a series of blog posts designed to surface and answer 101 of the most common questions people ask about the divorce process. This blog series is also available in ebook form if you prefer to download and read everything at once. We hope […]

Personality Traits Can Predict Likelihood of Divorce. Why? New Research Seeks to Explain

Our Fairfax, Virginia divorce attorneys recently reviewed a new study published in the Journal of Personality and Psychology in June 2014, titled “Why Do Personality Traits Predict Divorce? Multiple Pathways Through Satisfaction.” Conventional wisdom suggests that certain personality traits are associated with a greater likelihood of divorce. But what exactly makes these traits significant? Researchers […]

Richard Gere Breaks Off His Business Relationship with His Ex: Virginia Divorce Lawyers Analyze

Our Virginia divorce attorneys find it helpful to scrutinize newsworthy divorce stories because they often provide valuable insights into the divorce process. Whether you’re recently separated or contemplating leaving your marriage, consider the complex case of actor Richard Gere’s divorce. The Separation of Richard Gere and Carey Lowell The 65-year-old actor separated from his wife […]

Suspect Your Spouse Cheated on You? How to Prove Fault in a Virginia Divorce

As you may or may not know, Virginia divorces can be either “fault” or “no-fault” divorces. Many other states only have “no-fault” divorces. If you can prove that your spouse committed an act of infidelity, the court may grant you a “fault” divorce, which can give you certain advantages during the divorce process. Why Proving […]

Virginia Divorce Attorneys Examine Jane Lynch’s Separation

The legal landscape of same-sex marriage has shifted dramatically over the past few months, and Virginia divorce attorneys are paying close attention. What does the future hold for same-sex marriage and same-sex divorce? Let’s consider the high-profile separation between actress Jane Lynch and her wife, Dr. Lara Embry, as a case study. Jane Lynch and […]