Excellence In Family Law
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...
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...
A divorce may be one of the most stressful events of your life, and this is often true whether you come to a settlement or litigate issues in a West Virginia courtroom. However, the end of your marriage may be even more stressful for your children as they have little...
After years of marriage, going through a divorce can be frustrating and confusing. When it is time to divide the assets between you and your ex, it may be unclear what you will split and what belongs to one or the other. You and your partner may have worked together...
If you and your spouse have decided to go your separate ways, you might start looking at divorce. One of your first concerns might be figuring out when it would be best to end your West Virginia marriage. While many factors will play a role in that decision, the...
If you are going through a divorce in West Virginia, it is important to take steps to protect your business. Many divorcing couples end up fighting over assets, including the business. This can be very costly and time-consuming, but there are things that you can do to...
When dividing assets in a high-asset divorce, West Virginia courts consider equitable distribution. That does not necessarily mean a 50–50 split. Courts consider a set of factors that can create a shift in the balance between spouses. In the end, decisions will...
The most complicated of all divorce cases in West Virginia are typically when a family business is involved. Even when only one spouse operates the business, the other spouse is entitled to an equitable portion of the profits and valuation of the entity. West Virginia...
