Hofheimer Family Law Firm

08/28/2026

We know that the divorce process can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. That’s why we’ve created a ton of free resources to help you understand your options and feel more confident as you move forward.

We’ve got you covered with:
📚 4 Free Books on divorce and custody in Virginia
📑 15 Helpful Reports covering everything from finances to co-parenting
✍️ Hundreds of Blog Articles with practical advice and tips
🎧 Bi-monthly Podcasts with expert insights

These resources are all Virginia-specific, written by our team of family law attorneys, with you in mind. Our goal is to help you feel empowered and informed every step of the way, so you can make the best decisions for your future.

You don’t have to have all the answers right now – start with the basics and take it one step at a time. When you’re ready, we’ll be here with the support you need.

Check out our website at https://hoflaw.com/resources/ to access these free tools and start getting the information you need today.

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Representing women exclusively in divorce, custody, and support with locations in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News.

08/27/2026

The law recently changed, and post-separation is no longer recognized as a cause of action. It is still, though, a crime in Virginia. Probably even more importantly than that, since adultery is rarely criminally prosecuted, is whether post-separation adultery will still be an absolute bar to .

Adultery is always tricky because it’s a hard thing to prove. And, to some extent, it doesn’t even matter if you’ve technically committed “adultery,” because – if he suspects you have – he can take you to court and it’ll be up to the judge to decide. Working through the legal process is considered a right, so, if he litigates and tries to prove that the relationship you had amounted to adultery, well, that’s just how the system was designed to operate.

For you, you’ll have to go to court right there with him and defend yourself – whether you didn’t date anyone at all, or whether it was just dinner and he never came home for “dessert” hardly matters. When you have a spousal support case, you ALREADY have a case where there’s an uneven distribution of earning power. So, he can likely outspend you to make sure you don’t get the spousal support you would otherwise be entitled to. And, win or lose, you still have all the legal fees associated with your case. So, for you, it’s kind of lose-lose. He may lose, too, in the sense that it costs him money to litigate, but it won’t cost him as much, relatively speaking, and it may even benefit him because he may put you in a position so expensive you won’t be able to afford to defend yourself, even if his allegations are entirely untrue.

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Representing women exclusively in divorce, custody, and support with locations in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News.

08/26/2026

Fatherhood often translates into a financial bonus for men, who are seen as more loyal and hardworking than single guys. Which is wild when you consider how often he says things like, “I just don’t notice the things you do,” or “I’m glad to help; just make me a list.” It’s not equal until there is legitimately equal pay for equal work.

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Representing women exclusively in divorce, custody, and support with locations in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News.

08/25/2026

A legal begins when at least one spouse (1) forms the intent to end the marriage, and (2) the parties stop cohabitating. Cohabitation is a fancy legal way we describe living together as husband and wife. Once you separate, you can immediately file for a from bed and board with the court.

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Representing women exclusively in divorce, custody, and support with locations in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News.

08/24/2026

Facing a ? Download our FREE guide for women for the knowledge and support you deserve! Plan with confidence – get your copy now: https://hoflaw.com/books-reports/virginia-military-wives-guide-to-divorce

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Representing women exclusively in divorce, custody, and support with locations in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News.

08/23/2026

“OMGOSH, what happened?” is probably a question you’ll get a lot. Without getting into the details of your and/or , it’s fine to say, “I realized that I wanted more out of my life.” No shade, just happiness and peace.

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Representing women exclusively in divorce, custody, and support with locations in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News.

08/22/2026

: Expenses are higher at – what with the school supply lists and the “back to school” wardrobe refresher that feels almost mandatory – but your stays the same. Even though guideline child support amounts increased on July 1, 2025, it’s often still not enough to cover *all* the things kids need. Could you reach an agreement whereby your child’s father agrees to pay more of these extra expenses? Absolutely! Is it guaranteed? Certainly not, but maybe still worth a shot?

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Representing women exclusively in divorce, custody, and support with locations in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News.

08/21/2026

What you get in terms of a property settlement or a support arrangement from your is going to be determined by the specific terms set out in either your or your court order. We often say that the only limitations in a separation agreement are the creativity of the drafters, so really – if the assets exist – essentially anything is possible.

Read more on the ways we can customize your separation agreement: https://hoflaw.com/blog/what-can-i-ask-for-in-my-virginia-divorce/

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Representing women exclusively in divorce, custody, and support with locations in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News.

Just because you want a divorce doesn’t necessarily mean that you really know what you are entitled to receive – or, even more than that, what it might look like after the ink is dry on your final divorce decree. Hey, that’s okay! You’ve probably never been in this position before and, heck,...

08/20/2026

You want to know, right? How much your will cost? Everybody does, but it’s also the one question where it’s really hard to give a straight answer. What factors impact cost? How can you tell whether a case will be a knock-down-drag-out fight or whether settlement will really be possible?

Learn more about the cost of divorce in our here: https://youtu.be/tjORpGojUfY

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Representing women exclusively in divorce, custody, and support with locations in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News.

08/19/2026

One of the most common questions we get about is, “What should my first steps be?” The answer? Download this FREE guide to divorce for Virginia women. It’ll help you answer some of those questions that are keeping you lying awake at night – and probably raise a few more. Don’t worry, though; we’ve got you covered. Between the book and our low cost seminar for (where you can ask your questions live to one of our licensed and experienced Virginia divorce and custody ), you’ll be set to make the best choices possible for you and your children.

Get your FREE copy here: https://hoflaw.com/books-reports/what-every-virginia-woman-should-know-about-divorce/

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Representing women exclusively in divorce, custody, and support with locations in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News.