If I purchased a house with money that was giving to me as a gift, would my husband be intitled to half of it in a divorce?

Classification of property is one of the more challenging aspects of divorce. All property acquired during marriage is presumed to be marital...

Where do I file for divorce?

You can file in any circuit court your choose. The other side can then challenge the venue or location. "In suits for annulment, affirmance, or...

I am 18 and my parents are threatening to kick me out

You are an adult. You can do what you want and live with the consequences. But, it will apparently be under someone else's roof. You are not on...

What happens if my x-wife claims my son on taxes this year even though she did last year?

If you both claim him, you will each get a letter from the IRS in a couple years. Their computers churn away matching up returns, SSNs, etc. At...

My ex and I cannot agree about child support payment and the day care costs that should be factored in.

"F. Any child-care costs incurred on behalf of the child or children due to employment of the custodial parent shall be added to the basic child...

I am married but moved away from my husband a year and a half ago and purchased a home, does he have any ownership of my home .

All property acquired during the marriage is presumed to be marital. Marital property is subject to equitable distribution. However, you can...

Does remarriage impact child support in Virginia?

No. Child support is based on parents' income. Not step-parents' income.

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I am from Virginia, I have been seperate from my wife for 3 months and divorce is fille in court, but not finalised. Can I Date?

Separation is not divorce. One is married up to the moment the judge signs the decree of divorce. Adultery is having sexual intercourse with a...

Mother & child live in NJ; I'm in VA. Which state is more advantageous for me to settle the child custody & support case?

There are two statutes at play. There is each state's adoption of the UCCJEA that provides for matters of custody and visitation to be litigated...

I married a military man 1987, divorce 2003. The divorce decree does not determine support of any kind. How do I retrieve half

Va. Code § 20-107.3 says: "J. A court of proper jurisdiction under § 20-96 may exercise the powers conferred by this section after a court of a...