Your spouse has always maintained that marriage is supposed to be for life and that they will never get divorced. They believe that it should not be done under any circumstances. You do not share this belief, however, and you would like to get a divorce from your...
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How is marital property divided in a divorce?
When couples marry in West Virginia, they begin to share a life together. They may purchase a home together and have children together. Typically one or both will have jobs and earn incomes which the couple will share together. They may also have retirement accounts...
Alimony disputes: What is marital standard of living?
Although it can be difficult to see through the thick emotional cloud of divorce, it’s important to recognize that there’s a lot on the line financially speaking. That might sound scary, but you can get through this and come out the other side confident with your...
Factors to determine best interests of the child
It is no secret that divorce is often hardest on the children. Getting used to going back and forth between two houses and not being able to do things as a family can take a physical and emotional toll on any child, but their lives can be made even more difficult if...
What role does fault play in West Virginia divorces?
Some marriages end amicably, with both parties willing to set aside their differences and collaborate to negotiate a mutually beneficial divorce agreement. Other times, one party initiates the divorce in response to the bad acts of the other – such as infidelity,...
Proposed custody bill could impact domestic violence victims
Not all families can remain as a unit. Whether it is through divorce, separation or break-up, parents in West Virginia and elsewhere may find it more suitable to parent separately. While the children’s best interests are also in the forefront, the needs and safety of...
How a good co-parenting plan can help your kids
Divorce is never easy. It become exponentially harder when there are children involved. Depending on the age of your children, it might be easier to talk out what they need and what they want. Child custody arrangements can be based around the West Virginia school...
How will divorce impact our family business?
You and your spouse are high school sweethearts. You fell in love at 16 and didn’t look back. You built a life together for more than 20 years. You even launched a family ranching business together – on your family’s land. But now, you are facing divorce. You don’t...
What are grounds for divorce in West Virginia?
When you're approaching a divorce, one of the hardest things to do is to figure out your options. Under West Virginia law, the following are considered sufficient grounds for divorce: Irreconcilable differences Voluntary separation (living apart for one continuous...
Does divorce have to be a painful process?
Most people react to the word "divorce" with dread. Divorces are typically portrayed as messy, unpleasant affairs that pit formerly loving couples against each other in endless squabbles. But it doesn't have to be that way. A divorce seldom comes "out of the blue" to...