Attorney Divorce Family Law Virginia 
Livesay&Myers
APRIL 5, 2021
The Virginia General Assembly has made a significant change to Virginia Code § 20-106 concerning the requirements for a no-fault divorce. Effective July 1, 2021, Virginia law will no longer require a corroborating witness for a divorce based on no-fault grounds. In the 1871 case of Bailey v.
Livesay&Myers
APRIL 20, 2020
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is raising special challenges for those facing separation, divorce, custody or support cases in Virginia. The Supreme Court of Virginia has issued an order temporarily limiting the types of cases that will be heard in Virginia. Types of Mediation in Virginia.
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Livesay&Myers
APRIL 15, 2020
In response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, on March 16, 2020 the Supreme Court of Virginia entered an order declaring a judicial emergency in Virginia. The judicial emergency order limits matters being heard in Virginia courts during this time—however, courts are not closed entirely.
Livesay&Myers
APRIL 6, 2020
Navigating through a divorce can be overwhelming for many people. Both servicemembers and their spouses rely heavily on their friends and family for support during the difficult time of separation and divorce. Each state has its own set of laws governing divorce, and Virginia has a very particular set of divorce laws.
Livesay&Myers
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Your spouse tells you that she wants a divorce. Unfortunately, if your spouse does want a divorce, you can’t prevent her from ultimately obtaining one. If your spouse wants a divorce, you don’t have to do anything until she actually files and serves you with a Complaint for Divorce. This is not what you had ever imagined.
Livesay&Myers
MARCH 1, 2021
Everyone knows that divorce can be war. Litigating divorce issues is fraught with battles that are filled with arguments, vitriol, and the burning desire to “win.” In Virginia, divorce trials are public, which means anyone can sit in the courtroom and listen to the most intimate details of your personal life.
Livesay&Myers
APRIL 12, 2021
Has your relationship recently ended or are you divorced with children? The introduction of a new partner to kids is absolutely relevant to custody and visitation determinations in Virginia courts. Custody and visitation decisions must be made with the children’s best interests in mind, pursuant to Virginia Code § 20-124.3.
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