This article is a part of our Family Law 101 series. Jump to a Section Equitable Distribution Definition Equitable Distribution Laws in Virginia Equitable Distribution Definition How to Calculate Equitable Distribution Marital Waste Marital Debt Common Equitable Distribution Issues What Is Equitable Distribution? Equitable distribution is the fair allocation of a marriage’s assets and liabilities based on a specified list ...
“It is dangerous to assume because you might make an ‘ass’ out of ‘u’ and ‘me.’” — Not Oscar Wilde. Not The Odd Couple. Just an auto insurance ad from 1957. But mortgage assumption during a Virginia divorce is a money saver and is different from a buyout. Jump to a Section Home Finance Basics Mortgage Assumption Advantages of assuming ...
All gave some, some gave all. It is a quotation popularly attributed to Howard William Osterkamp, who served in combat in Korea from 1951 to 1953. Combat-related disabilities are lifelong reminders of sacrifice. Does a veteran receiving Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) have to share it in Virginia divorce? Jump to a Section What is CRSC? Who Can Receive CRSC? Virginia ...
In 2022 Fairfax County’s courthouse probably had its most famous defendant. You might recall the salacious, almost comical trial pitting actor Johnny Depp against ex-wife Amber Heard. You might also recall the jury’s split decision, in which the jury found for Depp and for Heard. How? Because Depp’s libel trial also had a counterclaim, filed by Heard for defamation. What ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...