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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WILL I PAY THE SAME AMOUNT OF CHILD SUPPORT UNTIL MY CHILD IS EIGHTEEN IN VIRGINIA? When you receive your Court ordered child support amount, you may be overwhelmed. Or when you agree upon an amount of child support with your child’s parent, you may be apprehensive; lots can happen between now and your child’s …
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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 …
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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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 …