Contested military divorce

There are several jurisdictional hurdles to overcome to get a divorce case going. First, one of the parties must have been a bona fide resident...

Can my ex make me pay for private grade school?

Probably not. The main Virginia case on this topic Solomond v. Ball. "In determining whether a noncustodial parent should be required to pay...

I owned my own house prior to marriage. I also have a retirement account. Can my husband ever claim any of it if we divorce?

Possibly. Property owned before the marriage is most often separate property. Separate property is not subject to division upon...

Child support obligation ended for current what about arrearages?

Check your support order for something along the lines of "16. A statement that if any arrearages for child support, including interest or fees,...

What would be the guidelines if i have to pay child support when i am unemployed but a full time student?

However, unless one of the following exemptions applies where the sole custody child support obligation as computed pursuant to subdivision G 1 is...

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

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Married for 7 yrs. Wife got me thrown out via false statement later confirmed by judge. Has sold all my things. What can i do?

Your could file for divorce. Prior to the final hearing, file a motion to value the marital estate at an alternate date. Typically, the marital...

Time frame for responding to complaint for divorce in VA

Rule 3:8. Answers, Pleas, Demurrers and Motions. (a) Response Requirement. A defendant shall file pleadings in response within 21 days after...

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Custody Jurisdiction?

The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act, UCCJEA, will provide the answer to your questions. Also, as a uniform act, the laws of TX,...

As of now I have 50/50 custody with the father, how can I relocate?

If you have a Virginia custody order, by statute, there is a provision in the order that requires 30-days notice to the other parent and court if...