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What Happens When Child Support is Not Paid in Virginia
A child support order has been established obligating one parent, called the obligor, to pay child support for the benefit...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Protective Order Defense: Understanding the Allegations
On occasion, a spouse in Virginia may find themselves defending against a petition for a protective order on the basis...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Divorce Family Law
Valuing a Business in a Virginia Divorce
Determining how to handle a business asset is one of the most complicated issues in many divorce cases. Under Virginia...
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Surrogacy in Virginia
Did you know that in surrogacy arrangements the birth mother of a child, not the donor mother, is legally the...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Divorce Family Law
Spousal Support Reduction Based on a Drop in Payor’s Income
In Virginia, a drop in the payor spouse’s income, even if significant, may not guarantee a reduction in spousal support....
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Establishment and Disestablishment of Paternity in Virginia
The rules for establishment of paternity vary greatly in Virginia depending on whether a child is born to a married...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Family Law
Six Things to Do Before Seeking a Divorce in Virginia
Going through a divorce results in a whirlwind of emotions—everything from extreme sadness and disappointment to elation and acceptance. Regardless...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Family Law
Restoration of Parental Rights in Virginia
Can You File for Custody If Your Parental Rights Were Terminated in Virginia? If your parental rights to a child...
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New Rule for Health Insurance Costs in Virginia Child Support
Each year, the Virginia legislature considers numerous proposed updates to Virginia family law. These updates range from universally significant changes such...
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Child Support and Disability Benefits in Virginia
What happens to a Virginia child support obligation if the parent who was ordered to pay support starts receiving disability...