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Divorcing couples in Virginia frequently clash over dividing marital assets and debts. If the couple cannot agree on the matter amongst themselves, a judge will decide it for them. The division of assets and debts during divorce is costly and time-consuming. For these reasons, many couples sort out their issues through mutual agreement. Most couples, however, fail to recognize which …
Couples facing divorce may find property division a confusing and anxiety provoking part of their divorce case. Also referred to as equitable distribution, property division is the legal division of property rights and liabilities between spouses during divorce. Virginia is an equitable distribution state. The goal of the state’s property division system is to divide a divorcing couple’s marital assets …
We are very excited to announce a new beginning here at Holcomb Law! In April, we will start “You Matter Saturdays.” At these monthly Saturday morning seminars, we will provide extensive information on custody, divorce, support issues, and mediation, to name a few topics—and provide written materials as well. We will answer all your family law questions at this event! …
One of the most important requirements of the divorce process is full financial disclosure by each spouse. Whether or not you are the one filing for divorce or whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, you will need to reveal to attorneys or the court the details of your individual financial situation. This disclosure is vital for both parties because …
It’s no secret that the unknown is terrifying. Nearly all of our clients come to us not knowing what the future holds for them, not knowing the procedures of the legal system, and not knowing what to do next. It’s scary. I’m here to tell you today that while life seems hectic right now, there are some things you can …
I hear this question during nearly every one of my custody consults that involves children over a certain age. When can a child decide which parent to live with in a Virginia custody case? I wish I could give a clear answer, but the fact is, in Virginia, there really is no “magic age” that a child can decide which …
A common law marriage is essentially the decision that you and your partner are married, without actually legally being married. Common law marriages in Virginia are one of those rumors that people actually believe. Despite the fact that Virginia does not practice common law marriages, there are 10 states that do. Thus, Virginia will recognize common law marriages as valid …
If you are currently finding it to be nearly impossible to communicate with your ex regarding your children – trust me, you are not alone! Oftentimes, during a divorce or break-up, emotions run high and children can be used as pawns to exact revenge against the other parent. You may have tried, and tried, and tried again, but you just …
We get this question a lot and the answer is pretty simple. In Virginia, there is no such thing as a legal separation. One person in the marriage simply decides they want to be separated and in the court’s eyes, you are separated. There is no filing of paperwork, no procedures to follow, basically, nothing needs to happen “legally” to …
We strive to ensure that our potential clients are as informed as possible. This is the why we aim to answer every question presented during the first consultation, but sometimes clients can forget to ask all of their questions during the consultation. In effort to assist our potential clients with this inevitability, we have a quick tip for preparing for …