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...
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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...
Nesting is an option for some divorcing parents
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...
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...