Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Support Obligations of Sponsors for Marriage-Based Green Cards
While there are several paths to naturalization as a United States citizen, unless you’re named a winner in the Green...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Another Bite at the Apple: the Role of Unconscionability in Terminating Spousal Support
Virginia courts may terminate spousal support “upon clear and convincing evidence that the spouse receiving support has been habitually cohabitating...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Family Law
Changes to Virginia Spousal Support Law Effective July 1, 2018
The 2018 session of the Virginia General Assembly made some major changes to the Virginia Code that will affect the...
Posted By Brianna Salerno •Family Law
Change in Virginia Family Law Regarding Life Insurance
A new law goes into effect in Virginia on July 1, 2017, giving courts the authority to order a party...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Divorce Family Law
Pendente Lite Orders in Virginia Divorce
Divorce can be a lengthy process in Virginia. In no-fault cases, Virginia law requires parties to be separated for at least...
Posted By Amanda Stone Swart •Divorce Family Law
Annulment vs. Divorce in Virginia
Many times when it becomes obvious that a marriage is heading towards failure, the question arises whether it would be...
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 Matthew Smith •Custody Divorce Family Law
Experts to Have on Speed-Dial for Your Contested Divorce
If you find yourself in the middle of a contested divorce and the stakes are high, you may need more...
Posted By Jonathan McHugh •Divorce Family Law
Spousal Support Jurisdiction Over Non-Residents in Virginia
Imagine a married couple separates and one party moves out of the Commonwealth of Virginia, with no intention to return....
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Family Law
Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples in Virginia
As everyone knows at this point, same-sex marriage is now legal in the Commonwealth of Virginia. On October 7, 2014...