Virginia - Can Court Ordered Equitable Distribution be discharged in a Chapter 13 Bkptcy if ordered in the Final Divorce Decree?

"Domestic support obligations" (DSO), as defined in 11 U.S.C. Section 101(14A) cannot be discharged in any type of bankruptcy under 11 U.S.C...

Who gets money VA

I agree with my esteemed colleagues and would add that a person in Virginia dies either testate, with a valid will, or intestate, without a will. ...

My wife has sued me for divorce in PA. We lived in VA. Can I countersue in VA. She deserted me and is living with another.

Your question concerns complicated interstate divorce jurisdiction issues and the concept of "divisible divorce" recognized by the 1948 U.S....

Can i file bankruptcy in va if the court is making me pay a insurance company for a accident b/c i dint have ins.

You have raised a legal issue that may be more complicated than it appears at first glance. It appears the other driver's insurance company was...

Virginia Code Section 20-151 (link below) of the Virginia Premarital Agreement Act makes premarital and marital agreements enforceable provided...

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My husband has repeatedly committed adultry does that qualify me for divorce and alimony.

Adultery is a fault ground for divorce in Virginia. You would have to prove by clear and convincing evidence that your husband had sexual...

I had an affair with a married man which ended months ago. Can I be forced to testify, and if so, will I need a lawyer?

Yes, you may be forced to testify. Yes, you may need a lawyer. Yes, there are still sexual crimes on the books in Virginia for which you could...

I'm the creditor and was left off of the bankruptcy list. How do I recover the debt?

You do not state whether the debtor filed a chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy or a chapter 13 wage earner plan bankruptcy. There are significant...

Who gets letters when a will is probated?

It depends on what you mean by "all family members." If they are a surviving spouse, heir at law, or beneficiary under the will or a testamentary...

What are the chances that my ex could get any form of custody or visitation?

The standard for deciding child custody and visitation disputes is "the best interests of the child." If a contested matter is properly in front...