Spousal Support

The law would only address a written agreement or a court's order. If support is paid pursuant to a written agreement, then you have to follow...

If I am divorcing can I move out of state with my kids to another state where I have a child living?

You can move wherever you want without question. The question arises regarding whether the children can move. Relocating a child requires that...

Can I sign a legal agreement with my husband prior to the home purchase that outlines who gets what in case of a divorce?

Yes, you could use a marital agreement. Va. Code § 20-155 says "Married persons may enter into agreements with each other for the purpose of...

My wife and i are overseas (I am with US Government). We are legal residents of Virginia. Can we file for divorce in VA?

Va. Code § 20-97 says "No suit for annulling a marriage or for divorce shall be maintainable, unless one of the parties is and has been an actual...

If a person has a lawyer and is not happy with said lawyer; can you fire said lawyer and hire a different lawyer in their place?

The lawyer works for you. You don't work for the lawyer. Check your retaining agreement. There should be a provision on terminating...

My husband is concerned that if he files a modification w court on child support it could potentially hurt us need advice.

Her lack of employment does not end the inquiry. Is she voluntarily unemployed? If so, the court can impute income to her, i.e., recalculate...

I've been ask to sign a waiver by my wife for divorce we've been separated for years now..tried to go out previously but can't

Be careful with the waivers. There is one waiver form that is commonly used when a party files for divorce and the other side is not contesting...

My wife wants me out of the house and out of the marriage, there has been no threats or abuse of any sorts. she will not try any

Your comments raise several issues. First, if she wants to terminate the marriage, there is little you can do about that. With sufficient effort,...

I lost custody of my 15 month to grandparents and have appealed. Can I get custody back after 4 yrs active duty?

So far as "can you," the legal answer is "yes." The courts always retain the authority to protect and address the best interests of...

Visitation is for the benefit of the children. Father's payment of child support is irrelevant. If the children are planning their schedules...