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What Legal Rights Do Men Have in Divorce?

Virginia law can be quirky and outdated. For example, Virginia Code § 18.2-365 (still on the books) says married people cannot have sex outside of marriage. It’s a Class 4 misdemeanor but it doesn’t stop Virginia swingers clubs from … uh … meeting. Virginia law is largely designed to be gender neutral. With family matters like divorce, men stand on ...

By |January 13th, 2025|

Your Guide to Divorce in Virginia

No matter where you are, divorce is stressful. In Virginia, the divorce process is nuanced at best. In this guide to divorce in Virginia, you’ll get a better understanding of the many intricacies of separation and divorce so you can make the most informed decisions possible going forward. Jump to a Section Filing for Divorce in Virginia Virginia Divorce Process ...

By |December 16th, 2024|

Everything Everywhere All At Once — Prioritizing Issues in Divorce

Steven Spielberg’s epic 2012 film, “Lincoln,” was one of many movies filmed in the Commonwealth. While the 2022 smash, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” was filmed on the country’s opposite coast, any man going through a Virginia divorce knows the feelings stirred up in the chaotic atmosphere of that movie. But how can you set your priorities through separation and ...

By |December 9th, 2024|

4 Essential Tips for Surviving Divorce During the Holidays

During the holidays, many people are full of good cheer and planning elaborate family gatherings. However, if you’re currently going through a divorce or recently went through one, you may not be feeling the holiday spirit. The first holidays alone can be a painful reminder of what was and what will never be again. However, if you have children, it’s ...

By |December 3rd, 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 |November 11th, 2024|

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|

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|
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