TIPS FOR PAYING CHILD SUPPORT WITH A VARIABLE INCOME IN VIRGINIA Paying child support is a significant financial obligation for any parent. When a parent’s income is variable, such as earnings from a commission based career, the monthly payments may be a source of stress on months when business is slow. Here are some practical …
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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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HOW MUCH OF THE TSP IS THE SPOUSE ENTITLED TO IN VIRGINIA? If your spouse worked for the federal government during your marriage, they may have opened a Thrift Savings Plan, abbreviated as TSP. Comparable to a civilian 401(k) plan, a TSP is considered to be a major asset in most divorces of federal employees. …
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WHAT HAPPENS TO MY TSP IF I GET DIVORCED IN VIRGINIA? If are getting divorced and you have a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), this asset is likely one of your chief concerns. The short answer is it will be divided amongst your other marital assets, unless your spouse agrees to waive their marital share. Let’s …
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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 …
AM I STUCK WITH MY CUSTODY SCHEDULE IN VA? Perhaps you divorced when your children were young, and now that they’re older, the schedule feels cumbersome to maintain with a heavy home work load and extracurriculars. Or, when you divorced you and your spouse lived within a half hour of each other, but your job …
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 …
