Acting as an Advisor to your Family Can Impact Your Virginia Divorce Settlement

There are tons of uncertainties when you enter into a Virginia divorce. Worry about the future and how your kids will adjust likely rank at the top of your thoughts. If you're a stay-at-home mom who left the workforce to care for your family, you may be concerned about how you'll fare financially.

Luckily, the Virginia courts take this role very seriously, and depending on your circumstances, will account for the emotional and psychological roles you've fulfilled in your marriage and family through a Virginia spousal support award and property settlement agreement.

For instance, in addition to the day-to-day grind, such as getting groceries, maintaining your home and coordinating your children's schedules, you also play another role: that of advisor.

This means that in your Virginia divorce, some of the roles you may have filled can be included in your non-monetary contributions and may include: 

• religious guide;
• family counselor;
• career advisor;
• career promoter;
• child psychologist; and
• professor (homework). 

Just because there is not a direct dollar value that can be assigned to your contributions to the household during your marriage does not mean you'll be completely cut off financially after a Virginia divorce. While you continue to tend to your needs and those of your children, consider letting a Virginia divorce attorney build a strong case on your behalf, one that proves just how far your influence with your family stretches and how far your non-monetary contributions reach. 

Contacting a Virginia Divorce Attorney

There are very specific rules governing divorce in Virginia. At Hofheimer/Ferrebee we are committed to providing you with the experience and compassion you deserve and the successful results you need to move on with your life. Request a FREE copy of our divorce guide for women in Virginia, or reserve your seat at our monthly divorce seminar - 757-425-5200.