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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...
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...
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...
These days, divorce is much more commonplace and less stigmatized than it was in the past. Even so, there are often headlines in the media that warn people of the “dangers of divorce.” Some studies show that divorced people are not as happy or healthy as those who...
After a marriage ends, it is common for both parties to, eventually, jump back into the dating pool. But, there are many questions West Virginia adults may have when it comes to dating after a divorce. Is there such a thing as too soon, or not soon enough? What is the...
Finding a new partner after a marriage ends can be fulfilling, exciting experience. It’s also a common one -- in the United States, 40% of marriages involve at least one party who has previously been married. For Virginia couples looking to walk down the aisle for a...
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...
