The month of January usually sees higher rates of divorce than any other time of year. While this spike in filings is normal, the resulting divorce processes might not be. Recent changes to the tax law will affect how West Virginia couples handle things like property...
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Property Division
Is separate maintenance right for you?
Divorce is not the only option for unhappy couples in West Virginia who are ready to end their relationships. If you and your spouse want to separate but remain legally married, you have the option to do so. The act of separate maintenance has many benefits and can...
Pets and property division — staying out of court might be best
Most pet owners in West Virginia would agree that their pets are not property -- they are family. However, for the purpose of property division, state family law treats most people's four-legged babies as little more than another asset that must somehow be divvied up...
Property division may not be what you expect
Most people are quite attached their property, and understandably so. Whether it is the perfect couch that one spent months shopping for or a favorite book that holds a great deal of sentimental value, a person's property often feels like an extension of him or...
For a more successful property division, leave emotions out of it
Property, assets and personal items often have significant emotional value to the owner. However, few people in West Virginia realize just how strongly they feel about their things until they are in the middle of a divorce. Property division can be one of the most...
Millennials head off property division disputes with prenups
Delaying marriage in favor of advancing a career is perhaps as millennial as it gets. Many people in West Virginia want to have a more secure job and stronger financial foundation before tying the knot, which is understandable, but it can present problems. What is a...