Spouse Committing Adultery? Why You Need To Call Our Virginia Divorce Attorney Right Away
As a couple, problems that arise over your life together can rock your relationship with your partner and put your marriage at risk. However, few are as devastating and difficult to get over as when a spouse cheats.
Adultery wreaks havoc in every area of your life and can destroy your security and self-confidence. Unfortunately, it can also jeopardize your financial security, impacting you years into the future. If you are facing this problem, find out why you need to contact our Loudoun County divorce attorney immediately.
How Adultery Impacts Divorce
You have two options when filing for a divorce in Loudoun County. One is to file a no-fault divorce, in which rather than blaming your spouse, you cite ‘irreconcilable differences’ as the reason for your breakup. The other option is to file for a divorce under fault grounds, which, under the Virginia Code, include adultery.
A no-fault divorce is less likely to be contested and can generally get resolved in less time. However, if your spouse cheats, filing for divorce based on fault grounds may offer certain advantages. Ways in which their bad behavior could benefit you in Loudoun County divorce proceedings include:
- You may be entitled to additional amounts in a marital property settlement, particularly if they wasted assets on the affair;
- You may be entitled to a greater amount of spousal support, which may be an option if you previously depended on your spouse’s income or made significantly less;
- It could impact child custody and support proceedings, as your partner’s poor judgment could put your child at risk;
- It can provide a feeling of justice and makes it more likely that your spouse must include reimbursement for your court costs and legal fees in a final settlement.
How Our Divorce Attorney Can Help You
Finding out your spouse is cheating is devastating and can leave you feeling depressed and unsure of how to respond. Coming to terms with the situation and determining whether you want to file for a divorce or try to salvage the relationship takes time.
However, one thing you should do right away is get professional legal guidance from an experienced Virginia divorce attorney. Ways in which we can help you during this difficult time in your life include:
- Advise you on your rights under Virginia divorce laws;
- Explain what to expect should you decide to file a divorce petition;
- Prevent your spouse from hiding or wasting money and other marital assets;
- Guide you in creating a postnuptial agreement, protecting your rights if you decide to reconcile with your spouse.
For Trusted Legal Guidance, Contact Our Virginia Divorce Attorney
Dealing with an adulterous spouse can leave you feeling devastated and may put your financial security at risk. Schwartz Kalina, PLLC. is here to help during this difficult time and can advise you on the legal actions available. Schedule a confidential consultation with our Virginia family attorney to get trusted legal guidance. Call or contact us online today.
Sources:
law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title20/chapter6/section20-91/
loudoun.gov/959/Divorce-Information
