If the judge ordered you to sign the decree or order, then you should sign the decree or order with any objections or notations concerning your...

I realize my spouse is not entitled to any contribution that I made after our separation. But what about appreciation of 401K ?

Virginia Code Section 20-107.3(G) provides that a judge may direct the payment, by direct assignment, of up to 50% of the marital share of any...

In a Virginia bankruptcy case, is a rental home converted to a primary residence protected?

I agree with my esteemed colleagues and would add the following. A common misconception is that a bankrupt debtor must give up his or her house....

Your question reads as if your ex is requesting the adjudication of her property rights arising from the marital relationship - her right to...

Do I have to be present at my divorce hearing? Can my husband change anything if I'm not there?

It depends on what you mean by "...we have signed and notarized everything..." If you mean that you have consulted with an attorney, and you...

My incarcerated husband signed POA to his sister. Do I have to give up marital property?

Your question raised two issues: (1) the validity of a power of attorney; and (2) the nature of a spouse's interests in marital property. With...

Need to talk to a lawyer about my warrant in debt (civil claim for money)credit card debt collector.

You are absolutely correct - you need to talk to a lawyer to discuss your options. You should also carefully read the Warrant in Debt. I...

If I have a shared parenting plan from WV and an ongoing hearing in VA can I get full custody in VA?

Interstate custody jurisdiction disputes should be resolved according to the provisions of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act...

I am being asked to pay a certain amount to SIMM Associates and I am wondering if this is correct or not.

Debt collectors must abide by the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), 15 U.S.C. Section 1692 (link below), any pertinent state...

I am sorry to hear about your husband's desertion and alleged adultery. That is a very distressing breach of trust in a marital...