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Angela Shelton and her “Naked Singularity”

In a stunning opening to the 7th Annual Battered Women’s Custody Conference, author and movie producer Angela Shelton stunned the audience with her Naked Singularity. Knowing Angela, you may have thought she ran around with no clothes on but rather she was alluding to the scientific phenomenon Naked Singularity which she explained was when stars...

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Coping with the Realities of a Virginia Divorce

On your wedding day, you probably never thought about what would happen if you were faced with the possibility of a divorce. Even if your Virginia divorce is amicable, coping with the end of a marriage can be difficult and can be accompanied by feelings of anger, sadness and loss. It is important to know...

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Talking to Your Children about Your Divorce

Divorces are difficult on everyone in a family, especially children. When telling your children about your decision to get a Virginia divorce, it is important to make them feel safe and loved, even though mommy and daddy no longer want to be married. Before you and your husband speak with your children, it is important...

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What is Desertion?

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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Virginia Annulments Due to Marital Defects

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...

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Virginia Property Settlement Agreements

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...

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What is a Pedente Lite Hearing and Why Do I Need One?

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...

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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...

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