On behalf of Hoover Law PLLC | Oct 15, 2020 | Divorce
West Virginia is in the top 10 states with the highest divorce rates. That’s why it’s important for residents to understand some of the nuances of the divorce process. For example, it can be important to have confidentiality agreements related to finances...
On behalf of Hoover Law PLLC | Sep 2, 2020 | Divorce
In a Virginia divorce, one of the primary concerns for the couple is likely the division of assets. These assets are often referred to as the “marital estate.” Virginia is an equitable distribution state, which makes dividing a variable annuity tricky due...
On behalf of Hoover Law PLLC | Jul 27, 2020 | Divorce
When parents in West Virginia get a divorce, they may face years of co-parenting. This can mean a custody schedule that changes over the years as the children get older. Younger children often do better with frequent contact with both parents. A 2-2-3 schedule means...
On behalf of Hoover Law PLLC | Mar 26, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce for business owners in West Virginia can mean having to decide whether to split the business or keep running it together. The latter can be difficult for many divorced couples, but it may be the only option if one spouse lacks the liquidity to buy out the...
On behalf of Hoover Law PLLC | Mar 15, 2020 | Divorce
In a West Virginia divorce, there can be unanticipated issues that can possibly slow the divorce agreement as the parties realize that they are more complicated than they originally thought. One of these possible issues is life insurance, which may not be as simple as...
On behalf of Hoover Law PLLC | Mar 4, 2020 | Divorce
When a West Virginia couple is getting a divorce, there are many issues to consider as the process moves forward. One basic aspect is whether it would be preferable to settle the case or go to court. Assessing the case and thinking about the potential for a negotiated...
On behalf of Hoover Law PLLC | Feb 7, 2020 | Divorce
During a child custody case in West Virginia, one parent may accuse the other of some kind of physical abuse. However, the other parent may come with a counterclaim that the allegation is nothing more than an attempt at parental alienation. The theory is that a parent...
On behalf of Hoover Law PLLC | Dec 5, 2019 | Divorce
Divorce is an issue that touches Americans no matter where they live, how old they are or how long they have been married. The old refrain was that half of all marriages ended in divorce, but that likely isn’t the case anymore, if it ever was true. However,...
On behalf of Hoover Law PLLC | Nov 7, 2019 | Divorce
West Virginia and Kentucky residents who are contemplating moving forward with a divorce probably have a lot of questions that they feel they need answers to first. A deliberate approach is a good idea when it comes to divorce, as there are few other lifetime events...
On behalf of Hoover Law PLLC | Aug 16, 2019 | Divorce
Some of our readers in Kentucky and West Virginia may be going through tough times in their marriages and are thinking about the pros and cons of filing for divorce. However, most people who find themselves in this type of situation have quite a few questions. For...
