When a marriage ends in divorce, it impacts the two spouses along with everyone around them. If the two share children, the potential impact may feel more pronounced as divorce has the potential to affect them for the rest of their lives. Parents may worry that one...
One of the questions that West Virginia family lawyers are frequently asked is “how long do divorces take?” To answer this question, it can help to take a look at all the matters that need to be settled to finalize a divorce These details will be laid out in the final...
As a new year begins and the 2020 tax deadline looms nearer, newly divorced individuals may wonder how their recent change in marital status might impact their filing. There are many questions West Virginia residents may wonder when filing their taxes during divorce...
For couples with predictable income, determining support agreements after a divorce can be a fairly straightforward calculation. However, for those with fluctuating income, it can be a trickier topic. A wide range of individuals might confront the challenge of income...
When a child is diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, parents/guardians play a significant role in the management of this disease. Tasks like checking blood sugar, keeping records, administering medication and so on take a great deal of coordination, especially when parents...
Divorce changes a person’s life in many ways, and those who pursue one likely know that fact going in. There are many frightening stories you may have heard from well-meaning friends or family about how divorce can wreak havoc upon one’s finances, but that is only...
There are many articles and books about approaching divorce as a parent; how to tell kids about the split, what environment to create for them post-divorce, co-parenting and so forth. But, as rates of “gray divorce” increase in West Virginia and throughout the United...
Throughout the year, divorced parents often have to work through the balance of keeping the peace, advocating for their rights and maintaining a child’s best interests. This can be a challenge even during typical periods, but during the holidays it can be a...
When saving for retirement, most married couples plan on combining their income as they age. However, 40 to 50% of Americans divorce over the course of their lives, so this doesn’t always go to plan. Protecting one’s interests when it comes to retirement is an...
When parents decide to part ways, one of the most important considerations is their shared children. Where will the children live, and how will custody be coordinated? What is each parent’s financial obligations? While working these issues out, it’s important to...
