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 […]
What Happens to Children of Divorce 30 Years Later? Virginia Lawyers Examine Longitudinal Study
As Virginia divorce attorneys, our goal is not just to help our clients through the divorce process but also to support their long-term well-being. A recent study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (April 2014) titled “Parental Separations/Divorce in Childhood and Partnership Outcomes at Age 30” offers valuable insights into the long-term […]
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 […]
What’s More Stressful, Divorce or Separation? Virginia Divorce Lawyers Have a Surprising Answer
Our Virginia divorce attorneys strive to get results for our clients not just over the short term but also over the long term. We want people to thrive months and years after the legal proceedings have ended. To support this, we pay attention to surveys and studies about marriage and divorce and report interesting findings […]
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 […]
Should You Get a Divorce Or Not? Virginia Divorce Attorneys Introduce “Zero-Based Thinking”
Is it time to call a Virginia divorce lawyer or not? Perhaps your spouse stormed off from the dinner table the other night and has been staying in a hotel since then. Or maybe you’re contemplating ending the relationship after discovering evidence of an affair or because of persistent marital issues. But you’re torn about […]
