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Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on May 24, 2017 •Custody Family Law

Divesting Jurisdiction in Virginia Family Law Cases

In Virginia, there are two types of courts that handle family law cases: juvenile and domestic relations district courts (“J&DR...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on May 15, 2017 •Divorce Family Law

If you do not know the whereabouts of your spouse, it is still possible to proceed with a divorce. Because...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on May 8, 2017 •Family Law

For purposes of calculating child support, the Virginia Child Support Guidelines take into account each parent’s gross income. Virginia Code §...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Mar 16, 2017 •Divorce Family Law

In Virginia, a spouse who misuses or deliberately disposes of marital property to purposefully deprive the other spouse of their...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Feb 27, 2017 •Divorce Family Law Military Divorce

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2017, signed into law in December 2016, drastically changes the way military retired...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Feb 13, 2017 •Family Law

For years, Virginia circuit courts were split on the question of who gets the engagement ring after a breakup in Virginia....

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Jan 11, 2017 •Family Law

In most cases, when one thinks of adoption, they imagine a child being taken into a loving “forever” home. Virginia...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Jan 4, 2017 •Family Law

Prospective parents, when considering their options, may choose the international adoption route. When deciding whether or not this option is...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Nov 16, 2016 •Divorce Family Law

Are you separated from your spouse, or otherwise undergoing marital difficulties? If so, you may find yourself wondering whether your...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Oct 27, 2016 •Family Law

For single parents of children with a disability or special needs, navigating the issue of child support can be a...