Contact Virginia Divorce Attorney John R. Powell
A fundamental aspect of every divorce is the matter of property division. All assets belonging to either or both spouses must be designated as the property of one or the other in order to complete a divorce. Creditors, tax authorities and family members all need a clear accounting of what property belongs to each newly single person who emerges from a broken marriage.
When there are minor children in a marriage, the divorce must also include a child custody order as well as child support orders. The question of alimony will have a unique answer for each marriage, depending on many factors such as the earning capacity of each spouse and the contributions of each to the marriage.
The path to divorce is rarely if ever a clear and easy path. One of the first questions that a potential client is asked at the law offices of John R. Powell, is, "Does your spouse know that you're coming to see me?" The answer to this question often indicates the state of the marriage and the surety of the coming divorce. If there is any doubt as to whether a marriage is definitely over, it is a wise idea for a couple or for either spouse to seek counseling before proceeding with the legal process of divorce.
If your marriage is indeed over and you have determined that the coming divorce is the "lesser of evils," you are well advised to contact attorney John R. Powell.
Discuss issues such as the following with divorce lawyer John R. Powell as you move toward divorce:
- What are your assets and where is the documentation for them?
- What is jointly owned and what may be considered separate property of each spouse?
- Is a family law judge likely to order spousal support?
- What immediate remedial actions can you take to help ensure your and your children's ongoing financial stability?
- Are husband and wife in agreement about the placement of children as the spouses go their separate ways? Where will they live, and how will parental bonds with the parent not in the home be preserved?
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Learn how best to stabilize the situation for yourself and your children as you approach a Virginia divorce — and how to bring about a cost-effective, timely finalization of the divorce. Contact McLean lawyer John R. Powell. Weekend appointments and meeting locations of your choosing are available.
