Is it necessary to file for a divorce to get custody and visitation?  No. A parent can file a Petition for Custody and Petition for Visitation in the Juvenile &… CONTINUE

Does my spouse have to agree to the divorce in Virginia?  If you seek a divorce in the State of Virginia, your spouse does not have to agree, but in… CONTINUE

What is an annulment?   An annulment voids the marriage as if it never occurred.  A marriage can be void or is voidable for the following causes:  not obtaining a valid marriage license… CONTINUE

There are “Fault” grounds and “No-Fault” grounds for divorce in Virginia.   No-Fault Divorce A Court can grant a “No-Fault” divorce after the parties have lived separate and apart without any… CONTINUE

Child support Child support payments are based on uniform guidelines.  These guidelines dictate the amount that a non-custodial parent pays to the custodial parent.   Relevant factors that determine child support pursuant… CONTINUE

When is someone who is getting a divorce in Virginia entitled to spousal support and child support? Spousal support payments are given from one spouse to the other when there… CONTINUE