3 Potential benefits of settling your divorce outside of the court:
The divorce process often brings images of a highly contested and adversarial undertaking. However, this is frequently not the case. A...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
Mar 13, 20232 min read
When is it time to end your marriage and get a divorce?
Every marriage hits a rough patch now and then. Maybe one or both of you lost a job, resulting in household money woes. The two of you...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
Jan 24, 20232 min read
Benefits of Mediation in Divorce
It is no surprise that divorce can be a stressful time for anyone who experiences it. The stress of divorce can be mitigated however, if...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
Jan 4, 20232 min read
Property division in a Virginia divorce
Virginia is an “equitable distribution” state, meaning each asset is evaluated individually and may not be divided equally. Virginia is...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
Dec 1, 20222 min read
When Do You Need a Family Lawyer?
Those who practice family law are involved in the most personal and emotional areas of their client’s lives, as well as the some of the...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
Nov 1, 20222 min read
Is your spouse hiding assets?
If you’re getting divorced and your spouse is the one who typically handles the family finances, it’s important to ask yourself if you...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
Oct 19, 20223 min read
Divorce Options: Mediation and Collaborative Divorce
Divorce options include mediation and collaborative divorce. You may be aware that there are different options for obtaining a divorce,...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
Oct 19, 20223 min read
Does My Spouse Have Any Rights To My Retirement Through Our Divorce?
Saving for retirement is a conversation many couples discuss during their marriage in preparing for their future together. While the...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
Jul 31, 20223 min read
Divorce After 50.
It’s never too late to begin again. Sometimes by choice, and sometimes that choice is made for us. Unfortunately, deciding to divorce...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
Jun 22, 20224 min read
How long do I Have to be Separated before I Can Get a Divorce in Virginia?
How long do I Have to be Separated before I Can Get a Divorce in Virginia? The quick answer is that it depends but most likely you will...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
Mar 1, 20221 min read
Infidelity likely won’t affect custody issues
As unpleasant as it is to learn, you can anticipate sharing custody with your cheating ex in most scenarios. Although the courts have...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
Dec 8, 20211 min read
Can you get a divorced if you cannot locate your spouse?
Some marriages break so badly that the two spouses drift as far apart geographically as they do emotionally. Over time, the other spouse...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
Aug 2, 20211 min read
Only bring up divorce when you’re sure.
Have you ever been involved in an argument with your spouse when you felt the urge to tell them that maybe you should just end the...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
May 31, 20212 min read
What happens to your FEHB when you divorce a federal employee?
If you or your spouse is a federal employee, you have access to excellent benefits, including Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB)....
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
Mar 3, 20211 min read
Civil Communication in a Divorce
Parents who go through a divorce must consider how they will raise their children. Unlike childless couples who part ways, people who...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
Feb 2, 20211 min read
Trends in Divorce
1. 69% of Divorces are Initiated by Women 2. Divorce Rate is Highest Among Those with Some College Education 3. Divorce rate in U.S. is...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
Jan 21, 20212 min read
Balancing the Pandemic and Your Family
The effects of the pandemic that paralyzed our nation in March are still being felt in ripples that are hard to quantify, even beyond the...
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Ross & Beckman, PLC.
Jan 1, 20212 min read
Will the Virginia courts punish your cheating ex in a divorce?
Your marital vows likely included a promise to remain faithful to one another. The sad truth is that many people fail to uphold that vow....
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