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...
Family Law
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...
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...
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....
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...