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West Virginia family courts must look into all marital assets and liabilities couples own and divide them equitably upon divorce. If you have a vacation home or rental property, their division will be based on state law and the financial situation of each spouse. If...
Being a parent is one of the biggest joys for West Virginians. Parenting isn't easy and takes work to be effective. The type of parenting style you use matters because of the impact it has on your children. Understanding the different parenting styles Whether you’re a...
Child custody matters are always emotional for West Virginia parents. One option for resolving things is mediation. These are some tips on a successful session with your former spouse. Why using mediation is better than going to court Relying on mediation to resolve...
Thousands of West Virginia couples file for divorce every year. Ending a marriage is not only an emotional process, but it also involves several practical concerns. The division of property can be especially complicated when spouses have money saved in retirement...
In West Virginia, being married to, and subsequently divorcing, a narcissist can be anything but easy. When children are involved, the process can be downright difficult. Narcissists and high-conflict divorces Narcissists seem to thrive on the concept of "winning" or...
When divorce, legal separation or annulment involves children, the decisions involved can be some of the most complex and emotional to make. Many times, parents can work together to devise a parenting plan on their own. However, if they are unable to do so, the West...
Divorce has only gotten more complicated, and it doesn't seem to be getting any easier. Add owning a West Virginia business to a contentious divorce and there may be serious ramifications to your professional life. Divorce rates dipped and then spiked Although divorce...
Divorces rarely proceed smoothly, even when all parties are in agreement. When one of the parties has a mental illness such as depression, the process frequently becomes more stressful. No-fault versus fault-divorce filings If you are filing for divorce in West...
In West Virginia and across the United States, divorced parents must follow child custody laws. Transgender parents may face additional difficulties when they try to gain custody or visitation rights to their children. One legal point of view centers on the fact that...
As parents in West Virginia negotiate child custody issues, they will need to understand how custody and visitation work. Understanding that custody includes both physical and legal custody and that each custody type is decided separately can help them better...