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...

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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,...
Tips for parents going through post-divorce holidays
The first holiday season after a life-changing event such as divorce can be very difficult for many West Virginians. Those with children may have to adjust schedules to allow time for both parents to celebrate separately. One may have different living arrangements,...
Facilitating a healthy co-parenting relationship after a divorce
It’s safe to say that, when you got married, you didn’t do so with the intention of one day divorcing your spouse. However, circumstances and people will change as time goes on. In some cases, divorce is the best option. A marital breakup is never an easy thing to go...
Understanding divorce and debt
Divorce and debt brings about many changes for both parties involved. While divorce can be emotionally trying, those going through a divorce in West Virginia must prepare themselves for all the changes they will go through, including those changes related to finance....
Helping children through the divorce transition process
When West Virginia parents divorce, children can often feel confused about all the changes that inevitably happen. Kids may not understand the complexities of divorce, but they do know that their family life is different. Age-appropriate conversations with children...
Couples counseling may prevent divorce in some cases
When a marriage in West Virginia starts to crumble, some people simply give up. Living in an unhappy marriage is difficult for everyone, especially if there are young children in the home. But there are some steps one can take before filing for divorce to attempt to...
Who gets the house after a divorce?
A divorce brings about many life changes for West Virginia residents. Some of these changes are financial and involve the division of marital property. For many couples, the family home is one of the most valuable marital assets. Because of the value, and the...
Coping with the stress and negative emotions common in divorce
Ask any person in West Virginia who has been through a marital breakup and they’ll likely tell you it was an incredibly challenging and stressful event to go through. When you think about it, divorce is not that different from experiencing the death of someone close...