Can my husband come after me for alimony if a separation agreement has been signed stating neither will go after it?

A well-drafted separation agreement might include a well-drafted provision for a mutual waiver of spousal support and maintenance, also known as...

Changing incapacitated grandmas will right before she died, can something be done?

Wills can be challenged in court. Two grounds for impeaching or setting aside a will are lack of testamentary capacity or undue influence. Often,...

The Virginia Court of Appeals recognized a separation under the same roof in the case of Bchara v. Bchara. A separation under the same roof has...

How does Alimony is calculated (monthly basis) at the time of divorce for a low or no income job wife?

Alimony or spousal support awarded upon divorce cannot be calculated. It is within the discretion of the court based on consideration of the...

How can i get my ex husband off of the deed of real estate granted in a divorce?

It is possible to transfer title by a separation agreement incorporated into a decree of divorce or by the decree of divorce itself. The agreement...

No, Virginia is not a community property state, where spouses split marital assets 50-50. Instead, Virginia is an equitable distribution state,...

You should discuss this question with your divorce counsel and/or a local real estate attorney. In general, a party may ask the court for...

Hi am going through an chapter 7 and need help filling out an homestead deed for wage garnishment and income tax protection?

Typicallly, property exempt under the Homestead Exemption would appear in at least 2 places, and if subject to garnishment, at least 3 places in...

What am i entitled to?

Surviving spouses have a number of rights in Virginia, including the right to take an elective share of the estate, rights in the family...

How to transfer property deed left to me by grandfather in Virginia into my name?

There are a number of different ways this can be accomplished, depending on the facts and circumstances, and a number of issues that should be...