Virginia statutes provide for the "equitable" distribution of the marital property and marital debt between the parties at the conclusion of the divorce. "Marital property" consists of all jointly-titled property as well as
There have been some significant legal changes recently that may impact how you can maximize your retirement and tax planning. Last year, Congress integrated the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement
Given the percentage of marriages that end in divorce, nearly anyone could be affected in some way by a separation or divorce. Dissolving a marriage often involves property rights and financial matters, and
Most people think of probate (the process of collecting, managing, and distributing a deceased person’s money and property) as a private process. However, because wills are filed at the courthouse, probated estates become
The bad news: When a deceased person’s estate (which is simply a term referring to all of their money and property) has to go through probate (the court-supervised process of distributing a deceased
It is not uncommon for couples to enter into marital agreements stating what property is separately owned by each spouse and the property rights each spouse will have in the event of separation,
Virginia has historically been known as a business-friendly state, with relatively few laws enacted specifically for the protection of employees. That reputation will certainly change as the seismic shift in the political landscape
You and your spouse live together, you work together, and chances are you spend a lot of your free time together. Having a successful marriage and business takes a lot of hard work
Do you know a hoarder? I certainly do --- might even have some in my family! Hoarding is more than just being a bit messy: It is actually a disorder causing some people
To all front-line and “essential” workers: thank you for all of your hard work—day in and day out. You tirelessly give of yourself to care for some of the most vulnerable people in
