DEFINITION OF LEGAL SEPARATION

In the case of Bchara v. Bchara, the Virginia Court of Appeals recognized that a husband and wife may live separate and apart under the same roof. ...

Can a loan Guaranty be effectively enforced against a Virginia resident if his spouse did not also sign it?

Virginia Code Section 55-20.2 provides that a husband and wife may own real or personal property as tenants by the entireties. In Virginia,...

Just as fiances may enter into enforceable prenuptial agreements, spouses may enter into marital agreements in Virginia to address the legal...

Adultery is defined as a crime in Virginia as follows: § 18.2-365. Adultery defined; penalty. Any person, being married, who voluntarily shall...

What's protocol in filing for divorce

If you have decided the marriage is over, you should consult with an experienced Virginia divorce lawyer to discuss your options. A divorce from...

Judgement Debt Settlement??

Judgment debts can be settled with a payment plan if the two parties reach an agreement. Any debt settlement should be evidenced in writing and...

How long does it take before a lawsuit actually goes to trial for a creditor in Virginia? I heard six months, is that true?

Virginia lawyers are required to act in good faith, as are pro se parties. If you have valid defenses you can assert them; however, you can be...

How much should I be paying for child support and alimony?

The presumptively correct amount of child support is calculated according to the guidelines in the Virginia Code. A judge may deviate from the...

Will military orders count toward separation period?

A no fault divorce in Virginia requires a one year separation, continously, without interruption and without cohabitation, with at least one of the...

How do I contest the divorce that I just fond out about 2 days ago?

You should consult with an experienced Virginia divorce lawyer to discuss how to set aside the fraudulently-obtained decree of divorce for lack of...