Divorce

Maintaining an Unbreakable Bond with Your Children During Divorce

In 2021 Virginia had a 3.1 percent divorce rate, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A lot of Virginia’s 1.8 million kids have to deal with the life-altering effects of separation and  divorce. A lot of Virginia’s separated and divorced Dads want to continue strong relationships with their kids. But how? Jump to a Section Children of Divorce ...

By |November 4th, 2024|

Can My Wife Legally Kick Me Out of the House?

With a 13 percent eviction rate, Virginia has an eviction crisis, according to Eviction Lab. With 1,079,291 renter households in Virginia paying a typical rent of $1,900 per month, this fact alone is worrying. But what if the person evicting you is not your landlord, but your wife? How can a family law attorney keep you from being homeless? Jump ...

By |October 25th, 2024|

The Ins and Outs of Legal Discovery in Virginia

Juan de Villalobos and Francisco de Silvera made the discovery of Virginia in 1540, an event that came as a bit of a surprise to the Eastern Chickahominy, Cheroenhaka (Nottoway), and Patawomeck nations who inhabited the area for thousands of years. Another type of discovery is less controversial: discovery in a legal proceeding. Jump to a Section Depositions Interrogatories Physical ...

By |October 21st, 2024|

What Are the Odds? Divorcing a Gambling Addict 

One lucky Virginian struck paydirt by winning $1.259 million at the MGM National Harbor casino recently. Hitting a Royal Flush brought a whole new life to that gambler. But what if your spouse does not just enjoy gambling, but is a gambling addict? Can a Virginia divorce help you to start fresh? Jump to a Section How Bad is the ...

By |October 14th, 2024|

Can My Divorce Be Finalized with a PO in Place?

Legal mumbo jumbo. Clients say that when overwhelmed by legal talk. Mumbo jumbo seems to come to us from the Mandinka peoples of Africa, where Maamajomboo referred to a masked dancer. Somehow in the 1920s the words mumbo jumbo turned into a description of incomprehensible language, like the legal terms PO, fault grounds, and petitioner. We promise to lift the ...

By |October 7th, 2024|

Can I Use AI for My Divorce?

ChatGPT is a 21st century tool for crafting fresh writings and new images using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Can you use AI or machine learning to handle your Virginia divorce, saving you from the expense and time of enlisting an experienced Virginia divorce lawyer? Jump to a Section AI Is Very Inventive AI Can Get Much, Much Worse But What About ...

By |September 30th, 2024|

If I’m Separated from My Wife, Can I Sell My House?

The 19th century’s George C. Parker makes people chuckle today as the guy who “sold” the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and other public New York City landmarks. Today, though, real estate scams are no laughing matter, as Arlington, Virginia residents Pete Giannino and his wife, Kate Colwell, can tell you. Their home was illegally listed for rent without ...

By |September 16th, 2024|

Divorce Decree

This article is a part of our Family Law 101 series. Jump to a Section What is a Divorce Decree? Divorce Laws in Virginia What is a Divorce Certificate? Where Do You Get a Copy of Your Divorce Decree? What is in a Divorce Decree? Two Types of Divorce in Virginia What Do I Do With My Final Divorce Decree? ...

By |September 9th, 2024|

How to Get a Divorce While Living in Different States

The most expensive men’s suit in the world is encrusted with 240 carats of diamonds and retails for more than $760,000. A different kind of suit — a suit for divorce — can get pretty pricey, too, especially if you and your spouse are hundreds of miles apart. Jump to a Section Virginia Residency Requirements for Divorce Filing Virginia Divorce ...

By |August 26th, 2024|
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