VIDEO: Robin helps you plan for how long it will take to settle your divorce in mediation (spoiler: not long).
What about the money & taxes?
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Life Insurance and Divorce
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Can I Get Alimony in Virginia if I Work?
Yes. You can get alimony in Virginia if you work, but only in certain situations.
Let’s break it down.
First things first: What is alimony?
Alimony ...
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Divorce and Your Mortgage - What you need to Know
The Big Questions
There are two major questions you will face when dealing with the marital residence during divorce:
Who keeps the house?
What ...
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Can I Get Child Support in Virginia if Custody is 50/50
Yes. Child support is common in 50/50 custody situations.
Whether or not you will be paying or receiving child support is based on your income ...
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What Is Child Support Supposed to Cover?
If you are considering divorce, you likely have questions about child support—how much will you get, how is it calculated, and what it is supposed ...
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What Is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)?
CDFA Defined
A CDFA is a financial professional who is skilled at analyzing financial data and providing expertise on the financial and tax issues ...
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Why Do Middle-Aged and Older Men Seek Divorce?
The divorce rate for middle aged and older men has increased significantly since the 1990s. Every third person who gets divorced in the US is older than ...
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How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Northern Virginia?
Getting a divorce anywhere – but particularly in Northern Virginia --- will be one of the most important financial decisions of your life.
Not only ...
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Why Do Older Women Want Divorce?
Ever wondered why so many middle-aged and older women put the kibosh on their marriages after so many years? Wouldn’t the financial and personal upheaval ...
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What Does Child Support Actually Cover
In this video Robin tells you what expenses child support is intended to cover.
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How Can I Keep My House In a Divorce
VIDEO: Robin walks you through the 3 primary methods of keeping your family home in a divorce situation.
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Divorce: Separation Agreement is Key (the divorce is just a formality)
VIDEO: Robin clears up misunderstandings about the difference between your divorce settlement and your divorce
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How Does Money Get Divided In a Divorce
VIDEO: Robin lays out for you, in clear language, how money and assets are split up in a divorce.
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Is Everything Split 50/50 in a Divorce?
Estimated Reading Time: 3 min read
If you are considering a divorce, you are probably wondering: “How will my assets be divided?”
Most people ...
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5 Divorce Hacks for Saving Time and Money
VIDEO: Divorce is tough enough. Settlement should be streamlined.
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Why Are More Older Couples Getting Divorced?
Estimated Reading Time: 2 min read
There are 4 primary reasons why older couples are getting divorced.
Seeking relief from boredom is a big cause ...
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Modifying Child Support in Virginia
VIDEO: Robin gives step by step instructions on how to modify child support after you are divorced.
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How to Modify Child Support After Divorce in Virginia
Here are the step-by-step instructions you need to know to modify your child support post-divorce in Virginia.
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What is Business Goodwill in a Virginia Divorce?
When valuing a small or family-owned business in a Virginia divorce, parties need to be aware of the concept of “goodwill.” Goodwill is divided into ...
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Business Valuation & Division in a VA Divorce
Settling a divorce case in Virginia, where one of the parties owns a business, can be extremely challenging. Businesses are considered “property” ...
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The “Wild West” of Divorce Law Concerning Real Estate in Virginia
For many years, the courts and bar have been trying to figure out the best way to equitably (i.e. “fairly”) divide and distribute the equity value ...

