In the state of Va. is retirement benefit figured from the date of the signed settlement agreement or divorce decree (3 yr diff.

Under the Virginia Code the marital share of the retirement in a divorce matter is calculated based on the retirement earned during the marriage up...

Can I request dismissal of custody modification based on lack of jurisdiction?

You would need to retain an attorney in both NC and Virginia to coordinate and file the appropriate papers to seek transfer of the case from NC to...

Can my spouse cancel my health ins. if we are separated without any notice?

It depends on the insurance, his employer, and their rules re: canceling insurance as to whether he can legally cancel your health insurance. If...

In a divorce, how does one spouse give up ownership of a home to the other spouse.

Depending on the financial situation of the parties, the property can be deeded to one party without a refinance occurring at that time. Sometimes...

Is there anything I can do if my soon-to-be ex husband gets his girlfriend pregnant?

Most likely the involvement with the girlfriend will not expedite the divorce, it is likely to complicate it, unless your husband is willing to...

Property Settlement

It is almost always better to reach agreement, but before you do so, you want to be certain that you are not being taken for a ride. In order to...

Can the VA Circuit Court modify a visitation agreement that has beeen approved/modified by both parties in Family Court?

From your description above, I am unclear about what happened in November. Were you in the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court in...

Marriage has not worked out for the last five years. Can I get a devoice quickly.

It really all depends upon the facts of your particular situation, whether you and your wife are in agreement on the terms of property division and...

It really depends upon all the circumstances surrounding the signing of the agreement. It does not necessarily have to be signed in front of ...

Married to Nigerian who used me to come to USA. I no longer wish to be responsible for him. What are my options. Thanks

It is difficult to evaluate your options without more information, such as length of marriage, whether you have any children of the marriage, and...