Do I Have To Pay My Spouse’s Student Debt In Virginia? As marital debts are discussed during the divorce process, student loans are a common source of conflict. Some spouses believe it should be a marital debt, as the income they were able to achieve from their education contributed to the marital income. Others believe …
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What Should I Do If I Discover My Spouse Is Having An Affair? You had your suspicions; extra late nights at work, spending more time on their phone than usual. Then you discover proof. Now what should you do? Attorney Michelle Hopkins offers advice below. Document Dates, locations and summaries of alleged or known adultery …
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Can I Stop My Divorce In Virginia? In some cases, one party is not agreement with their spouse’s request to divorce. It may be difficult to receive such a request when you want to remain married. If you want to remain married, what are your options? Read the insight of experienced divorce lawyer Michelle Hopkins’s …
Do I Have To Pay For My Children’s College Expenses In A Divorce In Virginia? Many financial responsibilities are divided in a divorce. Parties with teenage children who will be graduating high school soon may want to know what they must prepare for financially. Parties with young adult children may have been paying for their …
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My Divorce Was Finalized. Now What? Receiving your final decree of divorce can be a huge relief, or a very sad event, based upon on the reasons for the dissolution of your marriage. Either way, you may be wondering if there is anything else for you to do, or if you have truly reached the …
AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR MY SPOUSE’S CREDIT CARD DEBT IN VIRGINIA? When initiating the divorce process, couples must lay all the assets and debts of the marriage “on the table” for division. Perhaps you held exclusively joint accounts and you were aware of credit card debt accumulated during the marriage, or perhaps your spouse had …
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When Can I Start Dating During Divorce In Virginia? Moving on after the dissolution of a marriage may be difficult for both parties. You may feel ready to date again during your divorce process or after. Most people would choose to start dating when they feel ready simply based on their emotions. However, the timing …
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WHO GETS THE DOG IN A DIVORCE IN VA? Canine companions are valued members of many families, occasionally making them a contentious part of divorce cases. While one family member tends to be responsible for the majority of the family dog’s care, making them an obvious choice to continue the responsibility of ownership, it may …
Lawyer Spotlight: Meet Tyler Melton Tyler Melton joined The Hopkins Law Firm in August 2022. He is a strong addition to our legal team because of his analytical legal mind, his problem solving abilities, and his passion for finding the best solutions for his client’s individual needs. His love of the legal field is evident, …
SAME SEX DIVORCE LAWYER IN GAINESVILLE VA Michelle Hopkins has experience representing spouses from a variety of family arrangements. Same sex couples and opposite sex couples deal with most of the same topics during the divorce process. However, there are some unique facets to same sex divorce cases. Let’s discuss: Real Property Any married couple …
