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Summary:A valid prenuptial agreement may require your ex to pay part of the mortgage, but courts must still evaluate fairness,...
Quick Recap:Past-due alimony (arrears) usually cannot be canceled outright in Virginia. The court may reduce or stop future payments if...
Overview: A finalized divorce decree in Virginia is not always the end. If it contains incorrect facts such as property...
TL;DR: In Virginia divorce cases, ownership of a car depends on more than who paid for it. Courts consider when...
Key Takeaways: A prenuptial agreement can help define inheritance wishes, but may not override a survivorship deed. Property with right...
Takeaways:Choosing between lump sum and monthly alimony isn’t just financial, it’s strategic. Lump sums offer finality, freedom, and planning clarity....
Takeaways: Deployments complicate divorce proceedings in Virginia. Courts must account for: Legal protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)....
TL;DR: Military divorces come with added challenges for support. Spousal support may include allowances such as BAH or hazard pay....
Overview: In Virginia, a non-custodial parent may have the right to object to the child being placed into a behavioral...
Summary: Military pensions are considered marital property in Virginia. Division depends on: Equitable distribution rules under state law. Federal laws...
TL;DR: Paternity challenges in Virginia are time-sensitive, but not always impossible. If you signed an AOP or were declared the...
Overview: Child endangerment can greatly affect custody rights in Virginia. Judges focus on protecting children’s safety and best interests, which...
Essential Notes: In Virginia, a signed divorce settlement can sometimes be withdrawn before court approval, but it depends on timing...
Key Points: Virginia law permits courts to factor in medical and dental costs for children in child support orders. Uninsured...
TL;DR: The time it takes to draft a divorce agreement in Fairfax depends on your case. Simple, uncontested divorces can...
Highlights: Virginia courts focus on the child’s best interests, not simply balancing parenting responsibilities. Judges can encourage more time for...
Quick Recap: Military divorces in Fairfax combine Virginia law with federal protections. Filing requires: Proving six months of Virginia residency....
Key Points: Military divorce and civilian divorce may look similar at first, but the rules diverge in important ways. Residency...
Overview: If someone has threatened to file a restraining order against you, especially after a tense public encounter or indirect...
Highlights: A Virginia protective order can be issued quickly, often without the accused present, but contesting it requires evidence and...
Preview: In Virginia, protective orders and domestic violence charges can’t simply be “dropped” at a victim’s request. A judge must...
Preview: If you owe back support in Virginia, including arrears that are 30 or more years old, your situation is...
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