Judges take into account many different factors in setting child support payments. The factors that influence a judge’s decision to set support payments at a certain amount vary depending upon state law. Some states provide judges with a wide latitude in setting support payments. Other states constrain judges to a simple calculation based upon the …
Are you currently going through a divorce? Have the divorce proceedings turned ugly because both you and your spouse want full custody of the children? Fighting for child custody is a time consuming, energy draining process. In the Virginia law, the court’s ruling is determined based on what they believe is best for the child. …
One of the most contentious issues that surfaces in divorce cases involves the division of marital assets. This includes the family home, furniture, cars, and jointly-owned property. It also includes bank accounts, retirement accounts, and interests in businesses. Dividing these assets often proves problematic for several reasons, many of which we’ll explore below. Divorcing couples …