Is it possible to get divorced prior to going through settlement? I live in Virginia

A divorce case can be bifurcated. The court grants the divorce and reserves certain issues for later determination. There are specific rules...

Do I desirve a settlement

If you are not married, are not an owner of the property and do not have an agreement that you are going to be paid for your work, then you are not...

My husband and i have been seperated for 15 years. I still dont know where he is Do I even need to file for divorce in Virginia?

You have to file for divorce and get a final decree entered or you are still married. You can served your husband with notice through an Order of...

Is it legal for a husband to stop payment on the car note for his wife and buy a house , move out and leave her to pay rent?

She needs to do two things. Contact his command and tell them that he is not supporting his family. Some commands are helpful. Some rally around...

The husband could contest the Agreement if he has sufficient legal grounds to do so. This always is a very difficult task with a properly drawn...

You can challenge the separation agreement but they are very difficult to overturn. You must have strong LEGAL grounds which seem to be absent in...

What are my chances of receiving full custody and supervised visitation?

The court considers the risk to the child in ordering supervised visitation. Keeping the house is a different story, your best bet on that is to...

In the state of virginia who is most likely to keep custody of a child? mom or dad?

By statute, the court is prohibited from giving any maternal or paternal preference. The court usually gives a preference to whichever parent was...

Custody of nephew

You would need to file a petition for custody. The mother's criminal record may be a factor to be considered, but the natural parent, in most...

How can i get legal guardianship of my disable child

A Petition for appointment of Guardian would be filed in the circuit court where you live. A Guardian Ad Litem would be appointed for your child to...