Whereas Virginia law allows divorce, it does so under two basic constructs: “fault grounds,” and “no fault grounds,” as established by Code of Virginia Title 20 Chapter 6 Subsection 20-911. Notice how we started with that fancy whereas, which the state of Virginia buys wholesale, by the pound, because it sprinkles the word profusely throughout its various documents and decrees. If ...
You may read this entry’s title and immediately think of a stream of ungenerous ideas. Something along the lines of, “My kids can learn firsthand what a cheap, lying, no-good, rotten, low-life, snake-licking, dirt-eating, overstuffed, ignorant, blood-sucking, brainless, hopeless, heartless, bug-eyed, worm-headed their mother is.” (With apologies and acknowledgements to the brilliant screenwriting of John Hughes1 in National Lampoon’s Christmas ...
To speak plainly, the main reason Virginians want to avoid going to court to get a divorce is because of the cost. We get that; we realize attorneys’ time and court fees can add up. The great state of Virginia gets it, too, and provides plenty of free or low-cost advice. Please notice, though, every site, every document and every ...
The decision to file for divorce certainly wasn't an easy one. With so many considerations such as child custody, legal fees, court fees, documentation, etc., it stands to reason that you would take time to vet any potential attorney who may represent you in a court of law. While this may seem like a simple choice, there are several things you ...
Bearing the stigmata of divorce—the social wounds, the odd looks, the strange pity taken on you by near strangers—may have you feeling like a birthday-worn piñata, but you can beat this (we mean, conquer it; perhaps "beat" was not the best word choice). We can help you find ways to turn those stigmata into charismata (personal charms). People > Institutions Our ...
Everybody says only two things in life are certain; the ol’ D and T. But for some Virginia men, these are not Death and Taxes, but Divorce and … Taxes. Spoiler alert: it’s always taxes. Surprisingly, these two life events can be intertwined, and savvy divorced men can benefit from a few smart tax tips. Dollars for Divorce You should ...
In recent months we’ve heard a lot about living in a “post-fact” America. False news, internet rumor and urban legends have run through our conversations and tainted our understanding of real events. This is also true with Virginia divorces. These six “facts” about divorce in Virginia are often confused with the truth; they are anything but. 1. Children Strengthen a ...
Roger Federer double-faulted twice in a row at Wimbledon1 July 2016, losing his semifinal match to Milos Raonic. That’s about as much fault as any person should have to endure, but in Virginia, you can go through a “fault” divorce, which basically exposes a litany of unpleasant behaviors in open court. Virginia, like the majority of other states, allows “fault” divorces, ...
Some surprises are wonderful. Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark on the HBO series Game of Thrones, surprised a fan’s viewing party by showing up, snacks in hand. Great surprise; lots of fun; a good time was had by all. Other surprises are not so fun, like the folks who woke up to find a tractor-trailer that slid off an ...