I found out my husband has been having an affair for the last 3 years. Can I file for divorce with out legal separation?

You can file right away on grounds of adultery for which no period of separation is required for a divorce.

In VA, can a required separation period be shortened if kids who are minors become adults?

Va. Code 20-91(9)(a), "In any case where the parties have entered into a separation agreement and there are no minor children either born of the...

A lawyer may get your case heard faster just because they know the scheduling/docketing process better, not because there is a secret/private side...

My husband and I are US citizens, we got married in India. My husband has filed a divorce case in India but I want to do in US

Your situation deserves a better analysis than a sentence or two response. You have some complex jurisdictional issues. Even if you husband...

Can I still collect child support arrears after my child turns eighteen? My child father filed for emancipation of dependent

If you have a Va. child support order, there should be a provision from Va. Code 20-60.3 that says something like: "16. A statement that if any...

Custody hearing?

She can write the statement. However, if offered to the court, it would be a proper hearsay objection to exclude it from the court's...

When can I modify child support order?

Which are you modifying? Custody or support? Custody is controlled by UCCJEA and has the six month "home state" issue. Support is controlled...

Can I receive child support if we are still married?

If you are living in separate household, you can petition for child support. You can seek child support only through the local juvenile and...

You can file in any county your wish. The defendant then has the option to object to venue, and move the case to where venue is most appropriate.

Divorce for military personnel?

First, your father should be researching this issue. To avoid dividing the retirement, refuse to agree to a split. Make the other spouse go...