On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Nov 14, 2019 | Divorce
When a Harrisonburg area couple is considering a divorce there are many issues that need to be worked through. Some of the most contentious is dividing up assets. Although a divorce is an emotional situation it is important for spouses to understand how asset division...
On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Oct 17, 2019 | Divorce
As many Harrisonburg area couples know, not all marriages last forever. Despite a couple’s best intentions, some marriages are just not able to survive. When a divorce becomes imminent a person may wonder if there are certain requirements they need to meet in...
On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Sep 20, 2019 | Divorce
When a Virginia couple gets married, most do so with the intention that their marriage will last forever. Although this romantic notion does happen for some couples, many end up filing for divorce. Divorce is an emotional affair, and it does not always go as expected....
On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Sep 5, 2019 | Divorce
No matter how good a marriage may seem, not all couples are happy. Many marriages in the Harrisonburg area end in divorce. When a marriage appears to be heading towards separation it is common for one spouse to leave the family home. But, does that count as...
On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | May 31, 2019 | Divorce
Despite a couple’s best intention, not all marriages last forever. In fact, a large percentage of marriages are ending in divorce in Virginia. A divorce is an emotional time for both spouses with a lot of things at stake. Figuring out the important matters in a...
On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Apr 5, 2019 | Divorce
Like child support and custody, alimony is an important legal matter that is associated with divorce proceedings. Only when two people decide to end their marriage will they determine with their divorce court if alimony is appropriate for them. In Virginia and...
On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Mar 7, 2019 | Divorce
Before this post offers information on the above-mentioned question, readers are asked to remember that this Harrisonburg-based legal blog does not provide advice or legal guidance. Individuals who wish to pursue no-fault divorces are encouraged to talk to their own...
On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Jan 24, 2019 | Divorce
Not all couples choose to draft and execute prenuptial agreements (prenups). In fact, some Virginia residents see the contracts as anti-romantic and do not want to impose such stark negotiations on their wedding plans. Those that have children from prior marriages,...
On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Dec 28, 2018 | Divorce
The divorce of two Virginia residents requires a lot of hard work and compromise. Even when people are in agreement with their partners that ending their marriages is a good idea, they will they have to make concessions about particular matters related to their...
On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Nov 16, 2018 | Divorce
A divorce can involve many complex negotiations. While it is true that a divorce is used to end a Virginia marriage, there are a number of other family law processes that may be started when a person or couple files their pleadings to end their marriage. From child...
