Virginia Divorce Law Blog Articles

Posted By Christian Campbell on Jan 3, 2023 •Divorce Family Law

Gaslighting and Divorce

What is Gaslighting? Once a trendy colloquial buzzword, “gaslighting,” which is Merriam-Webster’s 2022 word of the year, has become a...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Nov 15, 2022 •Custody Divorce Family Law

Family law cases in Virginia are heard in both the juvenile and domestic relations district courts (“J&DR courts”) and circuit...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Apr 21, 2021 •Divorce Family Law

You finally did it! You’re officially divorced. You made it through the arduous, emotionally taxing, and at times seemingly never-ending...

Posted By Matthew Smith on Apr 6, 2021 •Divorce Family Law

This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. In these challenging times, many people reach a point of...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Apr 5, 2021 •Divorce Family Law

The Virginia General Assembly has made a significant change to Virginia Code § 20-106 concerning the requirements for a no-fault...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Mar 1, 2021 •Divorce Family Law

Everyone knows that divorce can be war. Litigating divorce issues is fraught with battles that are filled with arguments, vitriol,...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Feb 16, 2021 •Divorce Family Law

Your spouse tells you that she wants a divorce. This is not what you had ever imagined. Perhaps you are...

Posted By Amanda Kimble on Apr 8, 2020 •Divorce Family Law

Members of the Virginia legislature have concluded their work for the 2020 session. Included in their passed bills was a...

Posted By Jamel Rowe on Mar 25, 2020 •Custody Divorce Family Law

For those facing a divorce, custody or support battle, one of the most nerve-wracking aspects of their case is the...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Mar 23, 2020 •Custody Divorce Family Law

Marriage Story was released on Netflix in late 2019 to tremendous critical acclaim. The beautifully heartfelt film depicts the devastating...