If there is a court order in place that requires your ex to pay child support, then he cannot simply stop paying child support as he would be in...

Can I expect monies tied up in retirement n mutual funds accounts acquired before marriage, be used for alimony?

With regard to division of property, Virginia is an equitable distribution state. This means that Virginia deems all assets and property earned or...

In Virginia, a parent can only terminate their parental rights if a third-party is willing to step in to take over the parent’s role. Keep in mind...

Schedule a consultation with a local family law attorney and have the attorney review your custody order for any provisions relating to visitation...

File a petition for custody and visitation in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The court makes a custody and visitation determination...

How are pets involved with divorce when one was sold before the divorce? How is personal property situated when they were sold?

In Virginia, a party who disposes of marital property for an improper purpose in anticipation of divorce or after the final separation of the...

Married 20yrs Im on disabilty. Whats my part of property after divorce

Virginia is an equitable distribution state. This means that Virginia deems all assets and property earned or acquired during the marriage as...

Child Support Modification

You would file a motion to modify child support and detail the material changes in circumstances that warrants a recalculation of child support....

Can I get married to my new partner whom I have been with for 30 years and have 4 grown children with out going to court?

You cannot marry your new partner until your divorce from your husband is finalized. Even if you attempt to marry your new partner at this time,...

Husband left with no reason why moved in with another woman ?

Marital waste occurs when a party uses or spends marital assets for an improper purpose in anticipation of divorce or separation. As of right now,...