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New Law Makes No-Fault Divorce Easier in Virginia

Livesay&Myers

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. There are advantages and disadvantages to each.

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Survivors of Spousal Abuse Say Wisconsin Custody System Disregards Their Safety

The Crime Report

Advocates for women in Wisconsin describe the family court system as unprepared for the complexities presented by domestic violence, often giving little consideration to the risk of harm to women and children and compounding the trauma they face. There were a total of 361.

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What Should You Do Before Filing for Divorce?

Chugh LLP

Divorce is not an easy process. Once you have a roadmap of the process ahead of you, it becomes much easier to start working toward a divorce or separation. Once you have a roadmap of the process ahead of you, it becomes much easier to start working toward a divorce or separation. separation or divorce? By: Dilawar Fazal.

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Can I Record My Spouse or Co-Parent for Court?

MorneauLaw

Can I Record My Spouse or Co-Parent for Court? That leads many people to believe that a recording may help their parenting or divorce case in court. Not only will most recordings not be admitted as exhibits by a judge, but these recordings can also bring bigger consequences including criminal misdemeanor or felony charges.

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Judges, Juries Should be Told Cost of ‘Over-Punishing’: Paper

The Crime Report

“The current cost structure of the criminal justice system creates a perverse incentive in favor of incarceration because state criminal cases are tried at the local (typically county) level, while felony incarceration costs are borne at the state level,” Conklin wrote.

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The Essential Purpose of Legal Writing: Importance, Types & Strategies

Legal Writing Launch

Strong, clear, and persuasive writing can make a difference in the outcome of a case, influencing courts, clients, and opposing counsel. Legal Briefs: Legal briefs are documents submitted to the court to persuade judges of a legal argument. Effective writing requires careful attention to structure, clarity, and strategy.

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Rob Riggle Accuses Estranged Wife Of Possible Criminal Conduct

JonathanTurley

There is an interesting controversy in the news related to former Daily Show “correspondent” Rob Riggle who appears to be in the midst of a divorce that makes the Depp-Heard divorce look like an amicable split. He also says that he noticed that she was referencing privacy conversations with his girlfriend and others.

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