If you are having problems in your marriage, you may already know in the back of your mind that divorce is a very real possibility. Just thinking about going through a marital breakup may give you an uneasy feeling in the pit of your stomach. Divorce can be one of...

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The rate of divorce declines in West Virginia
West Virginia couples divorce for many reasons. They may realize that they no longer want the same things out of life. Some divorces are due to financial issues and some involve infidelity. Divorce rates change over time and by following these changes, those who are...
Adjustments to child support are appropriate in some cases
When parents in West Virginia divorce, and they have minor children to consider, it’s common for one parent to pay child support to the other parent. Child support can help the custodial parent be more financially stable after divorce. It can pay for clothing,...
Spousal support can ease the transition after divorce
There are many financial concerns when one decides to proceed with the divorce process in West Virginia. These concerns include child support, asset division, and in some cases, spousal support. Spousal support may be court-ordered or agreed upon in mediation or a...
Mediation can work for some divorcing couples
Every West Virginia divorce is unique, and there are no divorce rules that work in every situation. Some divorces are contentious and leave couples fighting over things like custody arrangements and the division of assets. But when the divorcing couple has an amicable...
Looking forward to life after divorce
Those going through a divorce in West Virginia should prepare for many life changes. These changes may involve moving to a new home, adjusting to shared parenting time and living under different financial circumstances. While some of these changes can be hard to deal...
Self care tips to help you get through a stressful divorce
When you and your spouse first married, you likely had audacious goals, dreams and hopes for the future. However, changes in circumstances, or just life in general, may have extinguished the fire that was once there. Perhaps the reasons you both decided to wed no...
Nesting is an option for some divorcing parents
When a couple with minor children divorces in West Virginia, determining new living arrangements can be quite a challenge. The divorcing couple may be dealing with asset division, which may mean selling the family home, and they will also be dividing up custody with...
Aaron Carter’s son to be returned to mother’s custody
When a West Virginia parent dies, custody of any minor children usually goes to the other parent without issue. But in some cases, like with the recent death of Aaron Carter, a custody dispute between the surviving parent and other family members can happen. These...
Understanding a contested divorce
Most people in West Virginia go into the contested divorce process knowing that there will be many challenges to navigate. Divorce often brings about significant financial adjustments, which may mean one must find new housing arrangements, make changes in a career,...