Virginia recognizes holographic wills as valid. A holographic will is a will written entirely in the handwriting of the testator. Whether a...

The place of marriage is not relevant to the appropriate place to file for divorce. If you desire to affect your spouse's property rights, that...

If alimony is set at the time of separation, can it be increased at final divorce?

Alimony is never set at the date of separation, unless the spouses have agreed in a contract. Rarely does a spouse immediately file for divorce...

How to divorce spouse verbal abuse

A divorce from the bond of matrimony can be filed immediately without any waiting period when it is based on either adultery, sodomy, or buggery,...

A judge has considerable discretion in deciding whether to award spousal support and maintenance upon divorce, and determining the amount and term...

I am cosigned on my husbands vehicle loan ?

You should immediately consult with an experienced Virginia divorce lawyer. The preferred, normal course of addressing a no fault marital...

When can the terms of divorce decree be unenforceable?

Your question contains a mixture of somewhat complex issues and illustrates a conflict between federal and state law. The first issue is...

A summons from Circuit Court informs the defendant that he or she has 21 days to file a response to the attached Complaint, Motion, Bill, or...

There is a mandatory one year separation period for a no fault divorce in Virginia. If there are no minor children born or adopted of the marriage...

How does garnishing your wages work in Virginia?

There are a number of different factors affecting how much can be garnished, all set out in Virginia Code Section 34-29. In addition to the...