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Can the Terms of My Divorce Change When I Retire? January 31, 2019

When the court issues its final judgment on a divorce, it typically includes orders that stay in effect for years, such as orders for spousal support, child support, and child custody. Over time, ...

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How Does Spousal Immunity Work? December 28, 2018

In many states, including Virginia, the law protects communications between spouses in certain legal actions. In order to preserve the bonds of marriage and the importance of free communication ...

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Are There Legal Consequences for Ending My Engagement? November 30, 2018

Marriage is a legally recognized relationship between individuals. Accordingly, each state has a comprehensive set of laws that govern the formation and dissolution of a marriage . So, if there are ...

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What Should a Proper Marital Settlement Agreement Cover? October 31, 2018

Divorce cases are as unique as the parties involved in them. Some cases can involve years of negotiation, while others may last no longer than five or six months. Ultimately, many divorce cases result ...

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The New Role of Student Loans in Divorce October 1, 2018

We are living in an unprecedented era of student loan debt: For the first time in history, the amount of total educational loans in the United States has risen to $1.5 trillion. With all that ...

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Helping Your Child Transition Back to School After a Divorce August 18, 2018

f you and your spouse finalized your divorce over the summer, this is likely not only a difficult time for you as you begin to cope with the ensuing changes, it is also difficult for your children, ...

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