You and your spouse are thinking about divorce, and the most complicated situation that has arisen is that you are not sure what to do with your home. It seems easy to divide the financial assets that you have – bank accounts, investments, etc – but you’re not sure...
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Modifying a child custody order after a West Virginia divorce
Many residents of West Virginia assume that the court’s signature on the final order for judgment in a divorce case means an end to the life-altering changes that have disrupted their lives for the last several years. Unfortunately, this assumption often proves to be...
Can my child choose their custody schedule?
Sharing custody brings many challenges, especially when children are young and cannot properly express when they would like to see each parent. As your child gets older, they may begin voicing their opinions on your custody schedule, and you may think it is best to...
Can a protective order save me after divorce?
If you are living with an abusive spouse, you do not have to stay. The law has protections, and the police will help enforce those protections. However, you need to understand what could happen, and then, plan how to stop your spouse. Economic abuse If your case is...
3 custody matters you need to consider for your parenting plan
Your parenting plan is a detailed document explaining how you and your ex will share parental responsibilities and rights. This document serves as an important guide as you develop a cooperative relationship as co-parents instead of an acrimonious relationship as...
Can you seek bankruptcy and divorce at the same time?
Financial woes and divorce are two of life’s most challenging situations. When people try to manage both issues simultaneously, it can quickly overwhelm them. You can file legal motions for divorce and bankruptcy simultaneously. However, ending your marriage will...
West Virginia’s four types of spousal support
If you’re headed for divorce, then you’re probably worried about what your financial positioning is going to look like when all is said and done. That’s why it’s important that you position yourself as strongly as you can during the property division process as well...
Child custody can be complicated and ugly
Divorce can be difficult and painful for the entire family. Even in a situation in which a divorce is mostly amicable, things can turn ugly quickly. There may be a situation in which the couple who shares children have worked out a custody agreement and that agreement...
Who files for divorce more often?
You've likely heard that half of all marriages end in divorce. There are those who dispute this exact figure, but it still illustrates how common divorce is in the United States. It's something that eventually happens to many couples. What you may be wondering is, in...
Is your child being harmed by parental alienation?
We know that family law issues can be hotly contested. Nowhere is this seen more frequently than child custody disputes. In many of these instances, each parent thinks that he or she knows what’s best for the child, and squabbles can therefore arise over just about...