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7/20/2011
Kristen Hofheimer, Attorney
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Getting Divorced in Virginia: Common Reasons for Marital Breakdown

Women who are getting divorced in Virginia are often looking for answers. They look for legal answers to help them determine their best course of action when it comes to peacefully ending their marriage and protecting their children and property.

They may also examine their relationship to seek answers about why their marriage ended in the first place. While each couple is unique and faces their own set of problems, there are some basic reasons why marital breakdown occurs. 

Most couples have specific things they can point to that led to them getting divorced in Virginia, whether it was a major event like an affair, ongoing disagreements over finances, or other issues.

While certain events can definitely pack a punch, the basis for marital breakdown is usually something much more subtle. It's known as "turning", and it happens when, for a variety of reasons, the partners in a relationship begin to turn from each other and seek fulfillment outside of the marriage. 

They may begin by feeling disillusioned with each other. In time, this feeling gives way to arguing, which can freeze into detached silence.
By this time divorce may very well be their only option.

Marital breakdown isn't always the fault of one spouse or the other, but when you're getting divorced in Virginia, you need to look out for your own best interests and those of your children. 

Contacting a Virginia Divorce Attorney

The decision to file for divorce usually comes at the end of a long and painful journey. In addition to the emotional turmoil involved, there's also a lot of fear and uncertainty about what the future holds. Concerns about children, mortgages, and even just paying the bills or buying groceries can easily become overwhelming.

A Virginia divorce attorney at Hofheimer/Ferrebee can examine the specifics of your case to help you decide how much support to ask for, what child custody arrangement will work best for you and your children, and how to fairly divide your marital assets. Request a FREE copy of our divorce book for women in Virginia, or reserve your seat at our monthly divorce seminar - 757-425-5200.


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