You may have heard that the divorce rate in the United States is roughly 50%. However, the truth is that there are a lot of factors that determine your likelihood of getting a divorce such as your age or whether you are getting married for the first or second time....
Family Law
Can child support arrears be discharged in a bankruptcy?
Fewer than half of the custodial parents in West Virginia and around the country receive the correct amount of child support each month. Noncustodial parents who fall behind on their child support payments can be denied driver’s licenses and have their wages...
What happens to your pension after divorce
West Virginia residents face many difficult financial decisions during the divorce process. One of those decisions is how to handle retirement plans, like a 401K or pension. This joint asset can be particularly difficult to divide between spouses. Joint asset In a...
How women can prepare for divorce
Going through a divorce can be devastating, emotionally and financially. The stakes go up even more when high-ticket assets are involved. Here are a few steps women in West Virginia can take to protect themselves and minimize unpleasant outcomes. Navigating a divorce...
Protect yourself with a prenuptial agreement
It can make some couples in West Virginia uncomfortable to discuss a prenuptial agreement. However, having meaningful financial discussions with the person you plan to spend the rest of your life with can prevent problems and strengthen your relationship. Here are a...
Planning your summer co-parenting schedule
Summer can complicate parenting schedules in West Virginia, as the children are out of school and their normal routines might not apply. Additionally, when both parents are working, the children’s temporary summer schedules might not fit with their parents’ work...
What does parallel parenting mean, and when does it apply?
Although many divorced West Virginia couples rely on co-parenting to continue raising their children, that isn’t always an option. Depending on the circumstances of the split, child custody is sometimes best using parallel parenting. This is what to know about it....
Grandparent’s visitation rights in a West Virginia divorce
Your child is going through a divorce in West Virginia, and their spouse is the custodial parent of your grandchild. The thought of not being able to see your grandchild as often as you'd like is devastating. However, you can take steps to legally establish...
Women initiate the divorce process more often than men
The divorce rate has decreased over time. However, it remains at over 40% in general. There are a variety of reasons why people seek a divorce, and some of these reasons are connected to the way societal expectations and opportunities have changed over time. This, in...
Here’s how to have a child-centered divorce in West Virginia
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...