How long does it take to get devoice?

Unfortunately there is no way to tell you how long it may take for you to finalize a divorce. The length of time is dependent upon the individual...

I married my husband in West Virginia while he was in federal prison, I live in Virginia Beach can I file here?

Pursuant to Va. Code Ann. § 20-97, in order for Virginia to have jurisdiction over divorce proceedings, at least one of the parties must be a bona...

How does division of property work?

Virginia is an equitable distribution state. This means the Courts are not required to split the marital property any specific way, just in a way...

How do I go about having my wife assist me in visitation? Is it too much to ask?

I am not sure from your question what your court date coming up is for. Did you or your daughter's mother petition for a modification to the...

In order for a marriage to be valid under Virginia law, specifically Va. Code Ann. § 20-13, two requirements must be satisfied: (1) the parties...

Virginia recognizes two forms of custody: legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody involves the important decision-making about things...

In Virginia, the law governing adult adoption is codified at Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1243. This Code section outlines the four main instances in...

Will my husband be able to adopt my son without the fathers consent? biological father has not been heard or seen since 2011.

What you are describing is commonly referred to as a stepparent adoption and is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1241. The process to initiate a...

How old do you have to be to file for custody of a child?

In Virginia, the court will allow any "person with a legitimate interest" to petition for custody or visitation of a minor child, pursuant to Va....

Based on your question I would advise that you speak with an attorney who can better advise you on how to move forward given your specific set of...