There Is No "Legal Separation" In Virginia
Jan 21, 2016
In Virginia, courts do not grant Legal Separations. There are procedures, however, for separating in Virginia. You Do Not Go To Court To Become Separated In Virginia In Virginia, you must be separated...
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DANGER: DIVORCE LAWYERS
Sep 01, 2015
Divorce lawyers are a necessary evil in the modern world. There are, however, certain categories of divorce lawyers who should be approached with great caution. I have attempted to list them below. Th...
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Cooperative Versus Collaborative Divorce
Oct 28, 2012
The worst type of divorce for everyone is a contested divorce. That is one where the decisions are left to a judge after the parties "fight it out" in court. This type of case exacts a great cost finan...
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Defenses to Adultery in Virginia Divorce Actions
Jul 26, 2011
Defenses to Adultery Claims in Virginia Divorce Actions
In Virginia, adultery is the only ground for divorce that can serve as a bar to spousal support by statute. Accordingly, proof of adultery can h...
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Change of Sex on a Birth Certificate
Jul 24, 2011
Change of Sex on a Birth Certificate
A procedure exists under Virginia law for the change of a person's gender and the issuance of a new birth certificate.
Virginia Code Section 32.1-269 requires:
Upon...
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What is Separate Property in Virginia?
Jul 24, 2011
What is Separate Property in Virginia?
In a divorce case in Virginia, before a court can even think about dividing property between the parties or taking any other action with regard to the prpperty, i...
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Spousal Support in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Jul 24, 2011
Spousal Support in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Virginia has a curious system in which two courts can enter Orders dealing with the same matters. The Juvenile and Domestic Relatio...
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Grounds For Divorce in Virginia
Jul 23, 2011
Grounds For Divorce in Virginia
Virginia Code Sections 20-91 and 20-95
No Fault
The parties can be divorced on a "no fault" basis based on a one year separation or on a six month separation with a w...
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Divorce Revokes Beneficiary Designations in Virginia
Jul 23, 2011
Divorce Revokes Beneficiary Designations in Virginia
By statute,upon the entry of a decree of annulment or divorce
from the bond of matrimony on and after July 1, 1993, any revocable
beneficiary d...
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Illegal Marriages in Virginia
Jul 23, 2011
Illegal Marriages in Virginia
Certain marriages in Virginia are prohibited by statute.
Prohibited Marriages
Virginia Code Section 20-38.1 provides:
(a) The following marriages are prohibited:
(1...
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