Divorce final.

Upon the request of a party to a Virginia divorce, the judge can conduct equitable distribution, by dividing up the marital property, allocating...

Deed

A deed of trust is similar to a mortgage. It is a three party security instrument in which the homeowner give a power of sale to a trustee for the...

Are there any papers or documents that I need to present when I go to court for my homestead deed?

Your question concerns both local procedure and evidence law. If I were preparing to claim an exemption for a client with a wage garnishment, I...

In case I come by an attorney's office, can I get my personal information like my tax debts?

The best source of information about your tax debts are the various taxing authorities. You can obtain tax transcripts from the IRS, by mail or by...

You should consult with a physician and research further your medical condition and the possible causes for the appearance of the sexually...

Contested Divorce

A spouse cannot ultimately prevent his or her spouse from obtaining a no fault divorce in Virginia after the parties have been separated for at...

Recrimination is a defense in Virginia which can be used to bar a divorce based on a marital fault ground when both spouses are guilty of marital...

Is there any benefit to respond to a no-fault divorce complaint with an at-fault complaint of desertion?

Yes, there is a benefit to raising any fault grounds in an Answer and Counterclaim. Under Virginia Code Section 20-170.1(E) (link below), the...

Mortgage company won't remove me after divorce. Can this be?

The mortgage company is not affected by the divorce decree or any agreement between you and your ex. This should be addressed in the separation...

Yes, your wife can file immediately for an emergency hearing for a temporary modification of the existing order until the matter can be fully heard...