Jefferson County, West Virginia, Family Law Blog
A billionaire stashed money in South Dakota
In a West Virginia divorce, spouses are required to disclose their full assets in order to divide the marital estate. There is always a risk that one or both spouses will try to hide their property in order to avoid having to divide it. There is a jurisdiction in the...
How individuals can shore up their credit before a divorce
Individuals in West Virginia and throughout the country are encouraged to take a series of steps prior to a divorce that may help to protect their credit. The first step is to make a list of joint accounts that may have an outstanding balance on them. Regardless of...
Prenuptial agreements and protecting a business
With the use of prenuptial agreements on the rise, West Virginia business owners may want to consider using one to protect their company in case of a divorce. Creating a prenup gives the couple an opportunity to talk about the role the business will play in their...
Avoiding these mistakes in a divorce
In West Virginia, spouses may find themselves in an unpleasant financial reality after a divorce. In some cases, this is directly caused by mistakes that one or both spouses made during the course of their divorce. Making smart personal finance decisions during a...
How might a diagnosis affect your marriage vows?
When you and the love of your life committed your futures to each other, you may not have understood the full depth of traditional vows such as “for better, for worse” and “for richer, for poorer.” Like countless other couples, your marriage has probably experienced...
Don’t let financial infidelity ruin your marriage
Trust is of the utmost importance in committed relationships. Some couples struggle with issues related to cheating. However, not everyone is aware that a spouse could be unfaithful in other ways as well. Some partners make secretive financial decisions or are...
Stepping away from emotional conflict in divorce
Many people who get divorced in West Virginia have to deal with significant emotional conflict with their spouses. When people decide to divorce, they should try to take the high road instead of allowing themselves to be embroiled in ongoing conflicts with their...
Make sure to avoid unwelcome debt surprises in a divorce
One unwelcome surprise for West Virginia spouses after a divorce is the fact that they may end up responsible for the debt that they did not incur. They need to take all of the steps necessary before the divorce to learn the debt situation and get a sense of what debt...
Avoid these unwanted financial surprises in a divorce
West Virginia women face many changes in their lives as a result of divorce. Some of these new realities are financial, and a lot of them are unfortunately unpleasant. Often, the new financial situation comes as a surprise to women who had a different expectation of...
Can time together negatively affect a marriage?
Spending time together is important in every relationship. For married couples, this is often difficult to accomplish, considering how careers and children’s activities can fill up the calendar. While date nights and family vacations are a fun way to reconnect,...
