Your divorce has the potential to negatively impact your financial stability for years to come. The process itself can be costly, and you could be facing a future with reduced income. If you earned significantly less than your spouse over the course of your marriage,...

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An amicable divorce is possible
It is often said that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce. While many regard the process as a contentious affair with couples battling for their best share in the courtroom, the reality is that the situation does not have to be that way. If two divorcing...
What to do and not do in divorce
Whether a West Virginia couple has known for a while their marriage is not working out or one spouse simply decides one day to abandon the marriage, divorce can bring about a range of emotions for both parties. As emotional as the process can be, those...
Cities with highest rates of divorce
Divorce can happen for many reasons, and couples in virtually every corner of the country choose to go through the process. However, one health-related website recently analyzed data taken from the U.S. Census Bureau and determined that certain cities see higher rates...
How to avoid custody issues during holiday season
The holidays are usually stressful for any family; however, they can be far more stressful for divorced parents and their children. How parents cope with visitation and custody during the holidays can go a long way in determining the level of stress that all involved...
Issues that lead to divorce, including a long commute
You might recall some of the conversations that you and your spouse had when you were recently married and deciding where you wanted to settle to raise a family. Perhaps both of you loved the scenic views in West Virginia and, at the time, didn’t think it would be a...
Effective co-parenting tips
Going through a divorce can cause a lot of stress on everyone involved, including any children the couple may have. As the parents’ top priorities should be the well-being of their children, they should work on making the process as smooth and stress free as possible...
Protecting a 401(k) in divorce
Like many other states, West Virginia is an equitable distribution state when it comes to divorce. That means the court will not necessarily split marital assets 50/50 but will work for a distribution of property that is equitable to both parties. Most divorcing...
Understanding West Virginia’s child custody laws
While West Virginia is a great state to raise a family, unfortunately, not all marriages survive, and parents are left to figure out how to deal with the consequences of divorce. For those with children, child custody and support are at the forefront of the issues...
Which professionals can help make a divorce easier?
Going through a divorce can often feel lonely and a bit confusing. One of the best ways to combat this while also going through the process sooner is to surround oneself with the right “team.” There are several types of West Virginia professionals who are highly...