In the United States, an increasing number of individuals 50 and older are divorcing. In fact, the number of older adults seeking a divorce has doubled since 1990, with an even sharper increase for those 65 and above. West Virginia couples considering calling it quits...

It’s no surprise that divorce can cause a great deal of stress. However, researchers recently discovered that getting a divorce can increase the chance that a woman will have a heart attack. A study found that a first divorce increases a woman’s risk of heart attack...

Married couples often share the most personal aspects of their lives with one another. When a marriage doesn’t work out, these details as well as confidential files and other sensitive information can be at risk of being revealed to the public. Is it possible for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A West Virginia divorce can be every bit as traumatic as the death of a loved one. What adds to the stress is that there is a legal process unfolding at the same time. Those who are going through a divorce are facing definite risks to their physical and emotional...