I live overseas, can I divorce my wife who is residing in the US?

If Virginia was your last matrimonial domicile and your wife has lived here for at least 6 months the Virginia courts may have jurisdiction over...

Trial separation from husband, I'm the one moving out. What are my rights regarding our 6-yr-old? Also, affordable legal advice?

Absent an order regarding custody you and your husband have equal rights to your daughter. You can pick her up from school, spend time with her,...

If there is a custody order in place, it may have provisions prevents the parents from talking to your child about the custody arrangement so you...

Should a separation agreement establish a separation date?

Yes, it is a good idea to establish a date of separation in the agreement so that there is no disagreement when one of you files for divorce.

I live in Virginia and am seeking a divorce,however Im at the first stage. Is there anything I must do to get a seperation?

You do not need to file for a formal separation. You may simply begin living separate and apart. You will want to have at least one adult visit...

Time of separation prior to divorce with no biological/adopted children involved

This language does not limit your ability to file for divorce on grounds of six months separation. You must meet the other criteria, namely having...

What happens if you file charges for domestic assault and dont go to court?

If you filed for a protective order, you can file a Motion to Dissolve the protective order or wait for it to expire. If you filed criminal...

What to do next.

You do not say if your case was heard in circuit court or juvenile and domestic relations district court. If it was in Juvenile court, you have 10...

I have a child with a women that was in the military and was also married to a man in the military.

Child Support is a right of the child and cannot be waived simply because the mother doesn't want your money. If she is collecting money from the...

I got a show cause summons why?

It is always important to follow directions from the court. The girlfriend did not have the authority to release you from the subpoena - only the...