If you and your spouse own a business together, then divorce will complicate things. While some couples can carry on working together once they end their marriage, many cannot. If that is the situation in your case, then you might end up arguing about who gets to keep the business. Businesses certainly can be worth fighting for, but this is… The post Is it worth fighting for the business in a divorce? first appeared on At Kelly Byrnes Danker & Luu, PLLC ..read more

Custody orders help establish reasonable expectations for co-parenting. Custody orders approved by the family courts outline a breakdown of parenting time and an allocation of legal decision-making authority. In most cases where unmarried parents separate or married parents divorce, the goal is to help keep both adults present and involved with the children. Regular custody exchanges help facilitate that connection.… The post Can one parent leave the state when subject to a custody order? first appeared on At Kelly Byrnes Danker & Luu, PLLC ..read more

Debt is a significant concern for many divorcing couples in Virginia. Most people worry about how they will divide debt during divorce, whether they will still be responsible for their ex’s debts after the divorce is settled and the potential impact on their credit scores. While sorting out such financial matters in a divorce can be challenging, understanding how things… The post How is debt divided in a Virginia divorce? first appeared on At Kelly Byrnes Danker & Luu, PLLC ..read more

Child custody orders are issued by the court to determine where and with whom a child will live after their parents separate. These orders can be modified to better suit the child’s evolving needs, making sure their best interests are met as circumstances change. When considering a modification to a child custody order, the child’s preference can be one factor… The post Can you modify a child custody order on child preference grounds? first appeared on At Kelly Byrnes Danker & Luu, PLLC ..read more

As virtual court hearings have become more common, it’s important for individuals going through divorce to be prepared for online proceedings. While the setting may be different from a traditional courtroom, the expectations remain the same.  Just as you would not want to present yourself as unprofessional, messy, distracted or inappropriate in a work-related online meeting setting, so you should… The post Preparing for online divorce hearings first appeared on At Kelly Byrnes Danker & Luu, PLLC ..read more

After divorce in Virginia, the courts may issue child support orders to ensure that financial responsibilities for a child are clearly defined and enforced. These orders are designed to make sure the child’s needs are adequately met. However, circumstances can change, necessitating a modification of child support orders to better reflect the current situation. Some of the reasons to consider… The post 4 reasons to consider modifying your child support orders first appeared on At Kelly Byrnes Danker & Luu, PLLC ..read more

Many parents make the happiness and well-being of their children their top priorities. Married couples tend to sacrifice for their children. In fact, those in miserable marriages sometimes try to make their relationships work specifically because they worry about the impact that divorce might have on their children. Research does make it clear that divorce tends to have a negative… The post How parents can limit the harm divorce causes their kids first appeared on At Kelly Byrnes Danker & Luu, PLLC ..read more

Before tying the knot, a couple can benefit from signing a prenuptial agreement that stipulates financial expectations for the union and asset distribution terms in the event of a divorce. The idea of discussing financial matters can seem unromantic when a wedding is around the corner. However, the benefits of couples protecting their financial interests outweigh the discomfort that might… The post How to better ensure that a prenuptial agreement is enforceable first appeared on At Kelly Byrnes Danker & Luu, PLLC ..read more

If you are a cat owner, one of the biggest worries you may have about your divorce is whether or not you will get to keep it. While people often claim that cats choose their humans, rather than the other way around, your cat is not going to be able to make their wishes known to a divorce judge. Some… The post Who keeps the cat in a divorce? first appeared on At Kelly Byrnes Danker & Luu, PLLC ..read more

Divorce is a difficult process from start to finish and can leave a family in a state of turmoil. The stress alone often affects every member of the family, and the chaos that comes with divorce proceedings is even more pronounced for families with a child who has special needs.  Negotiating issues of child custody, visitation, support and division of… The post Divorcing when you have a special needs child first appeared on At Kelly Byrnes Danker & Luu, PLLC ..read more