What are the requirements for a divorce complaint in Chesapeake, VA?

The requirements for filing a divorce do depend on the grounds you state in your complaint. Before you file your complaint, you should at least...

Difference between Sole Legal, Joint Legal, and Primary Legal Custody?

Great question! Easy to answer: Custody has two parts: Legal and Physical. Legal custody has to do with who has a say in important decisions...

Can I sue my husbands mistress for harrassment then file for divorce on adultery grounds?

Hang on to the emails. When you return, take them to an attorney, along with pictures, etc. The burden of proof for adultry is high, so you may not...

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Can I file a brief prior to trial in support of my position on a divorce case?

A brief doesn't substitute for oral testimony. The judge will give you the opportunity to testify on your own behalf. You need to have your...

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Divorce procedure.

There is a lot that has been done out of order here. It's not irredeemable, though it sounds like the paperwork that has been filed is incomplete....

My lawyer says that I have to get a copy of my separated spouses wages. She will not give them to me. What do I do?

Is there any case currently pending in court? If so, your attorney should know how to get that information through discovery either from your...

Received show cause summons (criminal) and me and spouse would like to withdraw or dismiss.

Who filed the motion to show cause?

Show of cause summons (criminal) that has been resolved.

The burden of proof in a criminal show cause is on the person who filed it and it is a high burden: they must prove the non-compliance beyond a...

Does a 14 yr old child have the right to make the decision on which parent he wants to live with in the state of Virginia?

The short answer is that the court will not base its decision about where your son will live based solely on his desire. Mr. Cloud has directed you...

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I have been a difficult marriage to a severe alcoholic that is harming our daughters as well as myself mentally, please advise?

I am not quite sure what your question is. If you are asking if you have legal options, the answer is: yes, but any attorney would need more...