"Our" Money: How divorce is different when you earn more than your husband

If you are the breadwinner in your family, divorce may be more difficult... But life after divorce is better.

Dividing Property After Divorce: The Marital Home

Sort issues involved with dividing property after divorce, such as figuring out who keeps the marital home, with help from a family law lawyer in Virginia Beach.

When The Division of Property is Complicated in a Virginia Divorce

Dividing assets can be a complicated part of a Virginia divorce. You should have a divorce attorney on your side to help you through the process: 757-425-5200.

Actions that Can Cause You to Lose Your Non-Marital Property

It’s important to understand your rights regarding your non-marital property. Don’t speak to your husband about divorce until you get this FREE guide, What Every Virginia Woman Should Know About Divorce in Virginia. The Newport News divorce attorneys at Hofheimer Family Law Firm represent women only. Contact us today – 757-425-5200.

Dividing Personal Property during a Virginia Divorce

Your Newport News divorce attorney can help you take precautions to keep your personal property safe during a divorce. If you have shared assets with your spouse, you must get this FREE divorce guide for women in Virginia. Newport News divorce attorneys Hofheimer Family Law Firm represent Virginia women only – 757-425-5200.

Fighting over Fluffy - Custody of pets

You and your husband have agreed on the parenting plan, support and how to divide the assets and liabilities - things are going well.  Then, you realize one very important topic has not been addressed - who gets custody of the family pet.  This is a hot topic and occurs more frequently than most people would expect.  Even the Today show is talking about it. 

In Virginia, the loyal family pet is not treated like a child.  There are no custody or visitation statutes that provide a framework for this problem.  The Court classifies our beloved pets as property just like a couch or kitchen table.  The law permits the Court to award one party sole ownership of Fluffy or order that Fluffy be sold.  While the Court can not order shared custody of Fluffy, here are two things you can do.  First, try mediation.  With the help of a trained mediator, parties can design a shared custody plan for the family pet.  Second, make sure the ownership and licensing documents are in your name only.  If you and your husband can't reach an agreement, having Fluffy titled in your name only can boslter your position before the Court that you should receive Fluffy as your sole property.