What is Alimony? Alimony is a court-ordered payment made by one spouse to the other following a divorce. The purpose of alimony is to provide financial support to the spouse who may be at a disadvantage after the divorce, such as the spouse who did not work outside the home or who has a lower… Read more »
What Are Fault Vs. No-Fault Divorce Settlements? These settlements happens when the parties cannot come to an agreement about the separation of property, support, or custody of the children and the court must decide the issues for them. In several cases the parties start out contested and then reach an agreement through the assistance of… Read more »
Uncontested vs Contested Divorce Cases In a Contested Divorce, the spouses disagree on one or more issues, such as child custody, division of property, or spousal support. The parties may try to resolve these issues through negotiation, mediation, or collaborative law, but if they are unable to reach an agreement, the case will go to… Read more »
In a Custody Lawsuit, a court will determine the legal custody and physical custody of a child. Legal custody refers to the right to make important decisions about the child’s welfare, such as decisions about education, medical care, and religious upbringing. Physical custody refers to where the child will primarily live and the parenting time… Read more »
Divorce Attorney in Williamsburg Virginia At Montgomery, Kelley, & Dennett we handle Uncontested or Contested Divorces, Child Custody Lawyer and Visitation cases in the Williamsburg, James City County, New Kent County, VA – Hampton, VA (Peninsula) region. Peace of Mind During Difficult Times There are several reasons why you might consider hiring a divorce attorney:… Read more »