Jefferson County, West Virginia, Family Law Blog
Common mistakes to avoid when going through a divorce
It’s not uncommon for divorcing couples to hope for a quick resolution with limited conflict. However, the desire for a peaceful split can be at odds with the need for a equitable division of property and separation agreement, especially if the parties. Here are a few...
What to know about separate maintenance in West Virginia
If your marriage has hit a rough patch, you may be considering your options for ending the relationship. If you are not sure whether you want to divorce, then you may be interested in separation. The state of West Virginia does not recognize legal separation; instead,...
Is using mediation for divorce successful?
Many people who live and work in Washington D.C. understand the challenges of maintaining a healthy home life. Sometimes, it takes the stress of daily commutes and financial demands to reveal underlying issues in a marriage. When spouses find themselves unhappy, it...
What documents a divorce attorney needs
When preparing for a West Virginia divorce, it is best to know what the attorney will want to see at the first meeting. This will save time and enable the attorney to hit the ground running. The more prepared an attorney is, the better able they are to represent their...
How property is divided in a Virginia divorce
Thousands of married couples file for divorce each year in Virginia, and many of them are surprised to discover that marital estates are not always divided equally in the Mountain State. Western states like Texas, California and Arizona have strict community property...
Dealing with child custody in West Virginia family law cases
West Virginia couples who are ending their relationship but have children will need to think about child custody arrangements. This can lead to challenges and acrimony. The priority should be the children, but if both parents want custody or disagree over parenting...
West Virginia bill may change child custody
Parents in West Virginia who are getting a divorce may be starting their child custody negotiations from the baseline assumption that both legal and physical custody will be shared if a bill passed by the House becomes law. According to HB 4648, it is in the best...
Keeping your cool at work when going through a divorce
This year has been a difficult one for many West Virginian employees, and there is no telling what will happen next with the economy. For people who are going through a divorce, the pressure they feel to stay calm at work may be unbearable. Keeping appropriate...
Protecting children from the impact of divorce
While parents face many issues during the process of navigating a divorce settlement, the most important one for most is the well-being of their children. Although parents in West Virginia can’t protect their children from all repercussions of a divorce, there are...
How a gray divorce is different
If you are divorcing over the age of 50 in West Virginia, you need to look ahead to your retirement now when you are in negotiations over the terms of the divorce. What you decide now can possibly push off your retirement by several years or can affect your standard...
