According to an article in Virginia Lawyers Weekly, a divorce case in Virginia Beach between a Mrs. Sheehy and her husband Mr. Randolph led to an unexpected outcome. It seems Mr. Randolph had a girlfriend named Renee Williams. The girlfriend had a Nest security camera in her home. Mr. Randolph had accessed his girlfriend’s camera […]
In a Virginia divorce, the process of dividing property and debt between the spouses is called equitable distribution. Equitable does not mean equal; it simply means fair. Under Virginia law, the trial judge is given wide discretion to determine what is fair. Even if a trial judge awards a majority of assets to one spouse, […]
A recent Virginia divorce case highlights the implications of re-titling property into the names of both spouses. In the case, the husband, while he was single, bought a house. He later moved out of the property and converted it to a rental property. Six years after he bought the house, he married and chose to […]
A seasoned lawyer recently wrote the following, and I could not say it better: “This reminds me about how some “divorce lawyers” handle cases for their clients. They don’t take a strategic trial or settlement approach and, when they go to Court, aren’t that great. They don’t really want an effective negotiation, mediation or collaboration. […]
If you have not already done so, you should seek the counsel of a divorce lawyer, sooner rather than later so you know your rights and are educated on your options. An attorney will help you determine how best to proceed in your specific situation. Talk to a lawyer before you tell your spouse you want to part […]
Beginning July 1, 2018, the law regarding modification of spousal support changed. BackgroundCouples often resolve their issues in a divorce by a written agreement. This agreement may be called a separation agreement, property settlement agreement or marital agreement. If a couple resolves the issue of spousal support by agreement, the court is required to follow […]