Mediation is an alternative to litigation or going to Court. It provides parties with an opportunity to identify issues upon which they disagree and gives them the chance to work together to resolve them. The process During mediation, an uninterested third party facilitates communication between divorcing parties in order to reach an agreement. In some […]
To file for divorce in Virginia, an individual must file a complaint for divorce with the circuit court. Once a complaint has been filed, the opposing party is served with divorce papers. If the parties agree on all or most issues, then the divorce can be obtained without holding a trial. In all other cases, […]
Divorce can be difficult for everyone involved—especially children. Often, married couples get so focused on the divorce itself that their children become an afterthought. Fortunately, however, there are a number of ways to reduce the impact of divorce on children, including: 1. Mediation – Mediation allows parties to avoid the rigors and stresses of the […]
Although almost everyone who chooses to get married hopes that it will last forever, many marriages, unfortunately, don’t last. In fact, approximately half of all marriages end in divorce. And for those individuals facing divorce, legal representation is imperative. Without an experienced Virginia divorce attorney on your side, it’s quite possible that you’ll end up […]