Divorce is unfortunately something that happens in life, and it happens for many different reasons. Spouses may decide they don\u2019t get along as well as they used to, or maybe they need to go their own ways because of monetary or family reasons. The biggest factor to consider when talking about divorce is property, and that is why spouses should consult a divorce attorney in Northern Virginia to achieve the best result possible.<\/p>\n
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The law regarding marital property<\/a> in Virginia says that any property obtained during the marriage is subject to equitable distribution. This means that the court can decide how to divide the marital property between the two spouses, the way the judge sees fit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On the other hand, some properties are considered separate. This means some of the property belongs to only one of the spouses, which is decided by the court according to Virginia law. Let Dua Law Firm in Fairfax, Virginia provide an experienced attorney for you when deciding how to go about your marital property.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n These items could be almost anything owned by each spouse, from a computer to a coffee maker, or a car to even a pet. Think of it as having a roommate. You will probably purchase some of the items for your house, while your roommate will purchase other items, making the things you bought as the property that you will keep when you move out. Any property bought by one of the spouses and under his or her name before marriage is usually their own separate property.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Everyone receives gifts on birthdays and holidays. Some will be specifically for you and some may be addressed to both you and your spouse. Gifts explicitly given to one spouse are usually his or her property, and the same goes for inheritance.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If one of the spouses exchanges an item that is specifically his or her property, the new item they receive is then also usually his or her property. It\u2019s similar to using your own money to make purchases.\u00a0 It is important to not mix marital property into this situation, because then it may become marital property to be divided by the court.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n After a couple separates or divorces, the items they purchase usually will no longer be under both of their names. This, of course, means that whatever items each former spouse purchases is usually their separate property with the other spouse has no claim to it.<\/p>\n<\/h4>\n
These are a number of items that a court will consider when deciding on property distribution:<\/h4>\n
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