The phrase resonates on playgrounds: “I know you are but what am I?” This childish taunt grows up to become “whataboutism” in politics and “recrimination” in a Virginia divorce. The concept behind all three is the same: accusing your accuser of the same or worse behavior. Jump to a Section Divorce 101 Virginia Divorce Defenses Recrimination Is Recrimination Effective? Divorce ...
In a Virginia divorce, you may be accused of being at fault, or responsible for the divorce. You and your highly skilled family law attorney can fight charges of being at fault through affirmative defenses. Five typical affirmative defenses in divorce cases are condonation, insanity, collusion, recrimination, and connivance. Let's take a closer look at each. Condonation Under Virginia Code § 20-91, ...
Short of your wife’s death, being cheated on is arguably the most difficult thing that could happen to your relationship. You will feel emotions like anger, hopelessness, sadness, confusion, rejection, and embarrassment flooding in and out. The breach of trust can shatter your entire world. As a fault-based ground for divorce in VA, filing for divorce on the ground of ...