More and more couples are choosing to have a child-centered divorce. This type of divorce puts the needs and best interests of the children first. If you are considering a child-centered divorce, there are a few things you need to know. Communicate openly about the...
Year: 2022
How to pick up the pieces of your life after a divorce
For many West Virginia couples, divorce can feel like the end of the world. In spite of how devastated you might feel, you can come out of it for the better. Here are some good ways to start over after your marriage comes to an end. Give yourself time to heal Divorce...
How divorce can impact a woman’s financial health
Divorce is a challenging process for any West Virginia couple. A breakup can affect people for years down the road. The financial security of women can be especially vulnerable after a divorce. Equitable distribution and liquid assets The West Virginia family law...
Getting the child support you deserve
The state of West Virginia takes child support obligations seriously. If you have or share custody of your child or children, and the other parent is not making support payments as agreed, you have options for securing the support that your kids are entitled to....
Is bitemark evidence scientific?
According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), forensic bitemark analysis has no scientific validity. This recent report is not the first time so-called bitemark evidence has been refuted. Scientists balked at the idea when the court system in...
A guide to alimony in West Virginia
While divorce is a legal and formal way to terminate a marriage, spouses' responsibility to each other doesn't always end there. Often, the court may order one spouse to help the other establish their life post-divorce in West Virginia through financial support called...
Steps to take to regain custody of the children
One of the hardest things a parent might ever face is losing custody of their child. At that moment, the parent might feel like there is no way to fix the situation and lose hope of living with their child again. However, parents who find themselves in this situation...
What is money laundering and what are the consequences?
Large scale money laundering is typically associated with drug cartels, organized crime and terrorism. But small-scale money laundering isn’t uncommon and the penalties can be severe. While money laundering investigations and trials are rare, many commonplace...
Handling the vaccination dilemma as co-parents
With the recent outbreak of communicable diseases in the United States, many parents in West Virginia are taking measures like vaccinating their children to protect them. However, there have been controversies on the safety of vaccines used for this purpose, where...
How to protect your business in a divorce
Divorces present major problems for couples in West Virginia who also operate a business. Successful business owners commonly want to continue their operation, but in a different ownership structure. This means that proactive steps must be taken in some manner,...