Under the American Rule, each party is responsible for his or her own attorney's fees and costs, unless specifically provided for in a contract or...

Am I divorced in Virginia after I sign the divorce affidavit ?

A divorce is only effective in Virginia upon entry of a written final decree of divorce and the expiration of the 21 day appeal period. A party to...

I refuse to take property settlement beacause my husband wants all assets of a 29 year old marriage. how do i fight with low inc

A Virginia Circuit Court judge can award attorney's fees and costs for maintaining a divorce case to a spouse, either as pendente lite or final...

I made payment arrangements and they told me I still had to come to court this is the second month I made payments ?

Any settlement of an outstanding debt should be evidenced by a written settlement agreement setting forth the obligations of each party. A pending...

A court's contempt powers allow it to enforce its powers in one of two ways. First, the contempt power can be used to compel compliance with an...

Virginia Law-Can this will be contested?

A copy of the will would not be accepted by the clerk for ex parte probate; however, a copy may be used to establish the provisions of a will that...

What process do I need to go through to change my child's last name?

There must be a father, and he is entitled to notice of your intention to change the child's name, unless he is now deceased. If there is no...

You can file immediately for a divorce from bed and board based on desertion and abandonment. Once the one year waiting period has passed, the...

If you leave your spouse because of his excessive drinking. Is he entitled to spousal support? maintenance, attorney fees?

Alcohol or drug abuse could constitute a constructive desertion or abandonment of the marital relationship. A Virginia judge should consider the...

How can I stop a garnishment?

I agree with my esteemed colleague and would also add that you may be able to recover the money with an adversary proceeding to avoid a...