A declaratory judgment action is a lawsuit in which the plaintiff seeks a legal determination or decision from a judge. When there is legitimate...

How a husband and wife should title property acquired during the marriage is a somewhat complex subject. The vast majority of spouses take title...

Constitutional due process requires notice and an opportunity to be heard in court. Notice is given to the party affected by service of process. ...

Under Virginia Code Section 64.2-308, a spouse who willfully deserts and abandons his or her spouse, with such desertion continuing through the...

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Selling or transferring property to a relative for less than fair market value is one of the red flags a for fraud transfer. Retaining control...

Leaving the marital residence with the intention to separate permanently is a legally significant act, which can have consequences in a subsequent...

A noteholder must follow the terms of the Note, Deed of Trust, and Article 2 of Title 55.1 of the Code of Virginia when foreclosing. Some Deeds of...

Under the concept of divisible divorce, the marriage consists of two components - (1) the legal relationship, and (2) the property rights such as...

Under Virginia law, every final decree must contain a statement, mandated by 20-111.1(E) the following, in bold print: "Beneficiary designations...

A court speaks through its written orders. When the judge makes a decision, he or she will assign one of the parties, usually the prevailing...