Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Divorce Family Law
Three Tips for Keeping Costs Down in Your Divorce
Contested divorce cases can be extremely costly. The costs are often driven up by an aggressive opposing party or counsel,...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Divorce Family Law
Which Court Should You File In?
Many family law clients ask the same question during their initial consultation: “which court should I file in?” In Virginia,...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Divorce Family Law
Service by Publication in Virginia Divorce Cases
If you do not know the whereabouts of your spouse, it is still possible to proceed with a divorce. Because...
Posted By Ariel Baniowski •Custody Divorce Family Law
Unenforceable Custody and Support Provisions in Separation Agreements
It is not uncommon for people undergoing divorce to approach their attorneys with a laundry list of terms regarding their...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Divorce Family Law
Marital Waste in Virginia Equitable Distribution Cases
In Virginia, a spouse who misuses or deliberately disposes of marital property to purposefully deprive the other spouse of their...
Posted By Jonathan McHugh •Divorce
Adultery As a Crime: Impact on Virginia Divorce Cases
So, you think, or you know, that your spouse is cheating on you. As devastating as this discovery can be,...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Divorce Family Law Military Divorce
Major Changes to Federal Law on Dividing Military Retired Pay
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2017, signed into law in December 2016, drastically changes the way military retired...
Posted By Brianna Salerno •Divorce Family Law
Four Financial Steps to Take Before Divorce
Divorce is an emotional and overwhelming time in a person’s life. If you do not enter the divorce with the...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Divorce Family Law
Elective Shares in Virginia: Can Your Spouse Disinherit You?
Are you separated from your spouse, or otherwise undergoing marital difficulties? If so, you may find yourself wondering whether your...
Posted By James Livesay •Divorce
Should You File for Divorce Based on Fault in Virginia?
Virginia law allows for divorce based on both fault-based and “no-fault” grounds. The fault-based grounds include desertion (actual or “constructive”), adultery,...