The Virginia General Assembly usually passes new legislation concerning family law issues on July 1st of each year. Some new laws are only clarifications of existing laws, while others bring about major changes. In 2021, the Virginia General Assembly made substantial...
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Yes, Virginia is a state that allows for no-fault divorce. This implies you can divorce without stating your spouse did something to irreparably harm the marriage. This procedure, often known as an “uncontested divorce,” allows a couple to dissolve their...
Adultery is defined under Virginia law as “sexual intercourse by a married individual with any person who is not their spouse.” Under Virginia Code 20-91, adultery is a fault-based reason for divorce. Unlike other grounds for divorce, there is no waiting...
Retirement 401(k) and pension accounts are some of the most critical assets acquired by married couples. In a divorce, the parties may need to divide these assets, even if they are only in the name of one spouse. While retirement accounts are generally considered...
As part of the financial disclosure process in a Virginia divorce, each spouse is required by law to disclose all assets, income, expenses, and debt to be equitably divided, and to determine alimony and child support. There is a violation of fiduciary duties if a...
Financial disputes are not uncommon in a divorce, but matters involving Bitcoin and other types of cryptocurrency can be complicated. Legally it can seem challenging to understand what happens with Bitcoin in a divorce because it was created to be something that was...
Passengers who get involved in a car accident in Virginia typically aren’t considered to be at-fault for the incident. This is true even if their presence or actions caused a distraction to the driver. If the passenger sustained injuries as a result of the accident,...
Virginia is one of the states that still allow at-fault divorces. This means that a spouse can file for divorce based on certain grounds caused by the other spouse’s misconduct. One of these grounds is abandonment. The state defines marital abandonment or willful...
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a psychological disorder which includes traits like a lack of empathy for others, an inflated sense of self, and a deep need for admiration and attention. Divorcing is difficult enough, but a narcissist can make a difficult...
