This article is a part of our Family Law 101 series. What’s the Process for Divorce in Virginia? Divorce in Virginia can take as little as eight months or can drag out for years if the proper steps to divorce are not followed. Virginia divorce is not linear; your choices through the process can lead to different paths. This brief ...
In 2016, we provided a glimpse into the tragedy of intimate partner violence directed at men. Sadly, this issue has not gone away. Virginia’s men are still victims of domestic violence. Jump to a Section: Women and Men and Intimate Partner Violence Define Domestic Violence Virginia Laws on Assault & Battery Statistics About Domestic Violence Against Men Domestic Violence Statistics ...
Would you rather be accused of psychosis or insanity? We use both terms in casual conversation, but only “psychosis” is a medical term; insanity is exclusively a legal label, despite Hollywood’s best efforts. Virginia has no statutory definition of insanity. The term only exists in case law. Still, people do suffer mental illness, and sometimes a rational person needs to ...
Divorce is not possible in Vatican City. Home to only around 800 citizens, the Holy See has no laws permitting divorce. That odd fact is overwhelmed by some fascinating statistics about divorce in Virginia and around the country. Jump to a Section Divorce Statistics 2016-2021 Divorce Rate In America Remarriage After Divorce Top Reasons for Divorce Virginia Divorce Rate Careers ...
AirTags are technological micromarvels, costing around $30 each and helping Virginians find misplaced car keys. Some people use AirTags to discover that their political opponents steal campaign signs. Some despicable people use GPS trackers to prey on kids. And some particularly vile people use tracking technology against their spouses during separation and divorce. Jump to a Section GPS Tracking Technology ...
This article is a part of our Family Law 101 series. Jump to a Section What is a guardian ad litem (GAL)? Guardian ad litem meaning What is the purpose of a guardian ad litem? Children’s rights Adult incapacitated persons’ rights What do guardian ad litems do? How to tell if the guardian ad litem is on your side Who ...
You have a one in six chance of hitting a jackpot on a slot machine at Rosie’s Casino in Hampton. What are your chances of living in a community property state? Nine in 50. If you are going to gamble (either at Rosie’s or in marriage), Virginia is a good bet. Virginia is not a community property state. You can ...
Virginia’s lawmakers cannot be accused of stuffy consistency. The phrase, “best interests of the child” appears five times in the divorce section of Virginia’s Code. But, the phrase “best interest of the child” appears another three times. Singular, plural; it really does not matter. Virginia goes to great lengths to prioritize children’s needs in a Virginia separation and divorce. Jump ...
Catcher Eric Fila’s humble gesture — shaking the umpire’s hand in thanks even as the opposing team scored a walk-off single in a state quarterfinal baseball game — exemplifies Virginia sportsmanship. Fila’s moment happened to become a viral video as the 10-inning game went from contested to uncontested. Your Virginia divorce also can go from contested to uncontested. Jump to ...