How do I serve my wife divorce papers if I live in Virginia and she lives in Texas.

Certified mail is not sufficient for legal service of process. Hire a private process server in Texas and get her privately served. There is a form...

Husband is living with his girlfriend and illegitamate child in another state while still married. What rights do the wife have

You can file for divorce in the jurisdiction which has 'contacts' as defined by law- so if you and your husband jointly own real property here in...

Ok so I am currently with someone that will be going through a divorce sometime this year and had a few questions

Child custody is determined on 10 factors under section 20-124.3 of the Virginia Code (google it to read the whole factors): exposing a child to a...

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Is it possible to remarry in another state (outside of VA) before a Final Decree of Divorce is granted?

Any second attempt at marriage would be legally invalid and void if the first marriage has not been totally and finally terminated by entry of an...

My spouse and I divorce October 17, 2014, His attorney wrote up the divorce degree because I could not afford an attorney.

Unfortunately there isn't enough factual detail here to be able to give you a truly useful answer. From what you wrote, it appears that you were...

Do I need permission from my stepfather to go out of state while I live with my mom?

The answer is depending on legal, and practical, considerations. From your description it sounds as though your legal custody has been placed by a...

Can my adoptive parents keep my legal documents such as my social security after I turned 18 and have moved out?

Legally, once you are an adult, and no longer a financial dependent on your parents, regardless as to whether they are your biological or adoptive...

Is there a statue of limitations on something that is written in a divorce decree in Indiana?

Unfortunately, this is a question to be interpreted under Indiana law, NOT Virginia law. You need to consult with an attorney who is licensed to...

Divorcing in NJ and amend child custody.

If you resided during the marriage in Virginia, then Virginia IS the appropriate forum in which to file for the divorce. You've indicated that...

House & several acres of land willed to me.

Unfortunately, this isn't a Virginia law issue- it is a North Carolina law issue. The central question is whether your mother has created a Durable...