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Modification of spousal support and termination of spousal support are treated differently by the courts, so we will discuss modification of spousal support first. The answer to the question depends on how the spousal support was established. If a court established the spousal support award, the amount of spousal support can be modified (increased or […]
Read MoreA Guardian ad litem (GAL) is a lawyer appointed by the court to represent the best interests of minor children in matters of custody and visitation pending before the court. Should litigants in such cases desire for the appointment of a GAL, they may, through their counsel, motion the court with this request and may […]
Read MoreIncident to a divorce, the trial court has the authority to divide the marital property and marital debts of the parties. In Virginia, this process is called equitable distribution. The equitable distribution statute, which is found in Virginia Code Section 20-107.3, requires the trial court to classify, value and then divide the parties’ assets and […]
Read MoreIf you are in an accident – and you are injured – be sure to know the various sources for getting your medical bills paid. These include: health insurance, workers compensation (if the accident happened while you were on the job), medical payments coverage and, lastly, liability coverage. Regardless of who is at fault for […]
Read MoreOther than dissolving the marriage, what other decisions can a divorce court make? Jurisdiction for divorce cases in Virginia is created by laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly. The Circuit Courts in Virginia have jurisdiction over divorces. By statue, the Circuit Courts can not only dissolve the marriage once grounds for divorce have been […]
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