Recent Blog Posts
Is my Spouse Entitled to Half of My Business During Our Divorce in Virginia?
If you are going through a divorce, you know that it is a very stressful process. There is so much uncertainty about the future, where you will live, what will happen to your kids, how you will adjust to being single, etc. When there are significant and unique assets at stake, however, the divorce… Read More »
Estate Planning for Baby Boomers
A lot of attention is paid these days to Millennials and Gen-Zers, but it is Baby Boomers who possess the majority of US household wealth. Baby Boomers were born in the shadows of World War II, between the years of 1946 and 1964, and during the last six decades or so, they have been… Read More »
Estate Planning Essentials for Single Parents in Virginia
Estate planning is important for everybody, but it is especially vital for single parents. If you have children whom you are raising on your own, you will want to make sure that they are taken care of if anything should happen to you. Without an estate plan in place, critical decisions regarding the future… Read More »
How Divorce Affects Your Student Loan Debt
Student loan debt is a common part of life in America, with about 1 in 8 Americans carrying some sort of debt after college. It should come as no surprise, then, that it is a frequent issue among divorcing couples. There’s no quick answer as to what happens to your student debt when you… Read More »
Estate Planning for Middle & Lower Income Families
People who are diligent take the time to plan for important events and seasons of their lives. We plan for vacations. We plan for holiday get-togethers. We plan for retirement. We plan our weddings. For a new baby to arrive, and for that child’s college education. Many of us use daily planners to structure… Read More »
The Benefits of Mediation During a Virginia Divorce
Getting divorced can take a major emotional and financial toll on those involved. If you are just beginning this process, you may have some serious concerns about how much it will cost and how long it will take. These concerns are well-founded, especially when you consider all of the costs that are associated with… Read More »
What is the Best Way to Make Changes to My Living Trust?
A revocable living trust is a valuable estate planning tool that can be used to transfer assets and property to your heirs upon death without the need for the property within the trust to go through probate. As the name implies, this type of trust can be revoked at any time during the lifetime… Read More »
Hazards to Avoid During Summer Vacation
Here in Virginia, summer vacation means warmer weather, kids out of school, time off from work, and spending quality time with the family. Locals and out-of-towners alike flock to the Commonwealth’s favorite tourist destinations. From relaxing sandy beaches to historical attractions to hikes in the highlands, the possibilities for a memorable vacation are endless…. Read More »
Should I Keep the House for My Kids During Our Divorce?
The marital home is more than just a financial asset, it is the place where the kids have grown up and memories have been made. The children have likely made a lot of friends in the neighborhood, and they may have a major emotional attachment to the house you live in. This often brings… Read More »
Important Safety Tips to Avoid ATV Accidents
Virginia’s abundance of ATV trails attracts riders from near and far. The are hundreds of miles of trails where riders can explore our mountainous terrain and take in all of the natural beauty the Commonwealth has to offer. We have a moderate climate during most of the year, and as we get into the… Read More »
