How can I get a Divorced I was married in Jamaica my husband and I we living in the states do I have to go back home to file
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Answered on March 11, 2019
You do not need to go to Jamaica to file. To file in Virginia, either you or your husband needs to have lived here for 6 months. As long as one of...
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What rights do I have in a legal separation from my husband in regards to child support and spousal support?
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Answered on February 11, 2019
Virginia does not recognize "legal separations." However, many people choose to reach an agreement with their spouse that sets out terms for...
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Can the judge take away primary sole custody from me?
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Answered on February 11, 2019
The judge will rule based on what he or she deems is in the best interests of your children. It is impossible to predict what the court might do...
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Should I file a potition if the court order was broke?
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Answered on February 11, 2019
If a party to a court order violates its terms, you can file a show cause petition in the court that entered your order and ask the judge to find...
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Can I?
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Answered on February 11, 2019
If your son's father is violating the terms of the most recent court order, you can file what is called a Show Cause petition with the court. If...
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What does spousal support must be ordered denied mean?
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Answered on December 12, 2018
You must include a provision in your final decree of divorce that says that spousal support is denied to both parties. It can be as simple as...
My final divorce decree has been signed both parties (uncontested) it has been > 30 days. how long do I have to wait to remarry
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Answered on November 28, 2018
You are not able to get remarried until the divorce is finalized, which means that the judge has signed a Final Decree of Divorce. Once that order...
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As her biological father, can I deny my daughter's grandparents visitation?
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Answered on November 13, 2018
You can, as you are the biological parent and your decisions as to how to raise your child trump third parties, even if they are related. However...
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Who gets the engagement ring back?
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Answered on November 13, 2018
Engagement rings are considered conditional gifts. If the wedding takes place, the condition has been fulfilled and the ring is her property. If...
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Why would my child support Be increased ?
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Answered on November 13, 2018
If her income goes down, she may be entitled to an increase in child support, but it would also depend on how much money you make. Further, if you...
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