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With children, what is the wait time between separation and divorce? Does it change if child abuse case pending?
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Answered on October 23, 2013
You will need to be separated one year in order for the divorce to be finalized. However, you may be able to file petitions for custody and...
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Im 38 my husband42,i been with my husband since in was 16,married him 2004 im going thru mental abuse ,we have 18 son 17 girl
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Answered on October 23, 2013
You should consult with a local family law attorney as soon as possible to explore your options. You may want to consider filing a Complaint for...
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Getting remarried, can I leave the state with my child?
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Answered on October 23, 2013
You will need to provide 30 days advance written notice of your intended move. If you will no longer be able to comply with the visitation...
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Do i need to file for primary custody?
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Answered on October 23, 2013
You should file petitions or custody and child support or alternatively a Complaint for Divorce or separate maintenance seeking custody and child...
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In the state of Virginia, is the alimony guideline half the length of marriage until separation?
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Answered on October 23, 2013
This is not an official guideline in the Code of Virginia or in any local spousal support formulas. It is an informal rule of thumb some attorneys...
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Can I get Emergency Temporary Child Custody of my daughter?
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Answered on October 17, 2013
If you are concerned about your daughter's safety, you can get in touch with CPS or file a petition for emergency custody.
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Can me wife come after me to pay for her loans while we were together ?
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Answered on October 17, 2013
The court has the authority to allocate debt as part of a divorce. If the loans are titled in your wife's sole name, the court will not be able to...
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Joint custody
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Answered on October 17, 2013
You can work with a mediator to draft an agreement or consent orders to resolve custody, visitation, and child support. If the father is currently...
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In a divorce how is money distributed. Can I claim support if we just separate
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Answered on October 17, 2013
You should consider filing a Complaint for Divorce, a complaint for separate maintenance, or petitions for spousal support and child support. Your...
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What type of material change of circumstance will get me back in court for a full custody review in Fairfax, VA?
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Answered on October 16, 2013
You will need to file a petition or motion to modify custody, depending on whether the case is in Circuit or Juvenile and Domestic Relations...