One of the first questions Virginia men ask when facing separation or divorce is simple but important: how long is this going to take? Virginia divorce law follows strict timelines that depend on separation requirements, whether children are involved, and whether the divorce is contested or uncontested. Understanding these rules can help you plan financially, emotionally, and legally. Jump to ...
Most Virginia men entering a separation or divorce expect emotional strain, custody disputes, and difficult conversations. But many are blindsided by something far more mundane — the mortgage. The marital home is usually a couple’s most valuable asset and biggest debt, and what happens to that mortgage during separation can shape your financial future for years. Responsible mortgage separation means ...
When marital resources are treated like trash on a highway and scattered across the pavement, that’s the kind of waste we’re talking about. Behind the metaphor lies a real legal concept in Virginia divorce: marital waste. It occurs when one spouse uses or depletes marital assets for non-marital purposes — particularly when separation or divorce is on the horizon. This ...
“Travel,” Mark Twain said, “is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” If you or your spouse were fortunate enough to be stationed abroad on an American military base or U.S. government installation, you got an opportunity very few Americans and Virginians get. You two were free to explore foreign countries, sample exotic foods, and perhaps fall under the romantic spell ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Legalese is not the same as Latin. If you want to spot some legalese, dig out your paperwork from your last automobile purchase; it is no doubt brimming with “parties of the first part” and such. Latin is often a shorthand in the law, as with an Ore Tenus hearing. It sounds like a cheer shouted at Wimbledon, but it ...
This article is a part of our Family Law 101 series. Jump to a Section Separation Definition How to Separate Legally The Code of Virginia & Separation How to Prove Separation Divorce from Bed & Board Separation Agreements What to Include in a Separation Agreement When to Contact a Divorce Attorney Separation Definition Separation in Virginia means to live “separate ...