In general, Virginia will recognize a foreign marriage as valid if it was valid in the place where celebrated. An annulment may be granted in...

Virginia allows a clerk of the Circuit Court to accept a will for probate in certain circumstances. In other circumstances, a will can be...

Spouses can enter into marital agreements in Virginia under Section 20-155 of the Virginia Premarital Agreement Act. These agreements are...

While parents can enter into written agreements concerning custody, visitation and child support, ultimately these agreements are not binding upon...

The parties to a divorce case are bound by the terms of any written separation agreement and the final decree of divorce. In the absence of any...

It is not clear from your question whether your mother is alive or not. Notarization does not make a will valid. A valid will in Virginia can...

In general, judgments are enforceable in Virginia for a period of 20 years after entry of the judgment, which period may be extended for another 10...

Virginia recognizes both formal wills, executed in compliance with the statute of wills - usually printed or typewritten wills signed by the...

Marriage does not bestow upon each spouse the right to act as a power of attorney for the other. Signing another's signature without authorization...

If a married couple are not able to reach agreement on how to divide up the marital property and debt, a judge can decide for them with the process...