Desertion is leaving the marital home with the intention of not returning. There has to be an intent and usually the intent would be manifested by, for example, packing up all the personal items that the person has, or even taking half the furniture or writing a letter saying ” I’ve had it, I’m gone....
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If you are seeking an end to your Virginia marriage, but want to avoid a divorce, you may have questions about annulment and how to obtain an annulment in Virginia.Annulment does exist in Virginia, but there are very strict rules about Virginia annulments and few couples qualify for the process. Some Virginia marriages qualify for...
A separation agreement, or property settlement agreement, is a legal contract between a husband and right that formally settles the rights and responsibilities of each party after divorce. When you enter into a separation agreement, you handle your divorce out of court and don’t incur the additional expense of having to argue over every issue...
Pedente Lite hearings are an optional part of Virginia divorce proceedings that are designed to temporarily deal with financial and custodial issues that must be addressed before the divorce is finalized. For example; if you and your spouse have children, you’ll need to decide where that child will be living, how much child support is...
If you and your estranged husband have not seen eye-to-eye for a number of years, there is a chance that you will not be on the same page when it comes to filing for a Virginia divorce. If you have decided that it is time to seek a divorce, and your husband is not in...
In order to get a legal divorce in Virginia, the complainant (the spouse who initially files for divorce), must cite the reason why they are seeking the divorce from an approved list of categories set forth by the Virginia divorce courts. The specific grounds for your divorce will be based on your marriage’s unique circumstances;...
No divorce will be entirely quick and painless, but for some Virginia couples, a Virginia No-Fault divorce might help to shorten the time spent going through the process. A No-Fault divorce in Virginia does not require you or your husband to prove any sort of marital misconduct, such as infidelity or cruelty. In a Virginia...
In most Virginia divorce cases, it is necessary to hire an experienced Virginia divorce lawyer. A Virginia divorce lawyer can protect your interests in settling child custody, child support, and marital property matters. Knowing how to select a Virginia divorce attorney, however, can be a challenge. It’s not only important for the lawyer you choose...