Going through a divorce in West Virginia can be incredibly stressful, even when both spouses agree it’s the right time to split. One way to make the process easier is to opt for mediation over a divorce trial. During mediation, you and your spouse will attempt to...

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Is a Divorcing Spouse Liable for the Other’s Debts?
Divorce can be a difficult time. You and your former partner may have many things to navigate, from the equitable division of assets to child custody. Marital debts, in particular, can be a stressful subject. If one spouse has incurred more debt than the other, who’s...
Understanding Eligibility For Spousal Support After Divorce
Spousal support is a legal term used to describe payments provided from one party to another after their divorce. Not all West Virginia divorces result in an order for spousal support. It’s usually based on one party not being able to afford to live on their own after...
Joint Custody Arrangements Can Benefit Children After A Divorce
Parents in West Virginia are likely most concerned with helping their children adjust to a new way of life after a separation or divorce. Finding the best custody arrangement can feel overwhelming, especially when both parents want as much time as possible with their...
Signs that could mean your marriage is headed for divorce
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...
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...
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...
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,...