Historically, Virginia has limited the availability of divorce, requiring that the spouse seeking divorce present evidence showing that the other spouse had caused the marriage to deteriorate. If the court was not convinced
The laws governing support and custody both during and after a divorce are not cut and dry, and much depends on the approach of the representation each party engages. While every situation is
Virginia statutes provide for the "equitable" distribution of the marital property and marital debt between the parties at the conclusion of the divorce. "Marital property" consists of all jointly-titled property as well as
Given the percentage of marriages that end in divorce, nearly anyone could be affected in some way by a separation or divorce. Dissolving a marriage often involves property rights and financial matters, and
When you’re going through a divorce, life can be hectic and overwhelming. On top of personal situations, you must also deal with the legalities that come along with it. You’ll quickly learn that