Divorce in Virginia: Who Gets the House?
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Is Virginia a Community Property State?
The chasm between what the general public “knows” about law and what the law actually says is sometimes wider than the Grand Canyon of the South1. ...
Can Virginia Divorce Proceedings Be Kept Private?
Hector, Javier, Monty and Rudder are living the good life in Virginia Beach. They’re harbor seals hanging out at the Virginia Aquarium only about seven miles ...
How is a 401(k) Divided in Divorce?
You don’t think of the IRS as being a social influencer, but one of its creations has definitely gone viral: the 401(k), whose name comes directly ...
No, You Can’t Just File Divorce in Any State (and Other Facts About Personal Jurisdiction)
Let’s decode a legal concept, in personam jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is cobbled together from a Latin phrase meaning “law saying,” and in personam means “against a person” ...
Everything You Need to Know About Life Insurance & Virginia Divorce
Today we offer you two choices: we can talk about life insurance in your divorce, or you can or you can zip over here to watch ...
13 Quick Tips to Expedite Your Virginia Divorce
Mike Newman is blind. Mike Newman drives boats, cars, and trucks. Mike Newman sets Guinness Records driving them. Still, we would not advise asking Mike Newman ...
Is a Fast Divorce Possible in the Military?
The government is not noted for its eloquent writing style. Here is a sample from the user’s guide to The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA): “The ...
5 Things We Have Little to No Control of in Your Virginia Family Law Case
Remember in 2020 when Homeland Security agents seized nearly 5,000 fake karaoke machines1 in Chesapeake? They were destined for online sales, and a helpful special agent ...