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Mediation of Virginia Family Law Cases During COVID-19

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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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Filing a New Family Law Case During the Judicial Emergency in Virginia

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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.

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7 Myths About Military Divorce in Virginia

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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.

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Can I Oppose My Divorce?

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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.

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Is There a Better Way to Divorce?

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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.

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How to Identify and Avoid Post-Divorce Pitfalls

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You’re officially divorced. You and your ex-spouse thoroughly negotiated a settlement agreement memorializing all terms relevant to your divorce, and the document was incorporated into a final order of divorce. Ideally, your MSA should contemplate and address all issues relevant to your divorce. You finally did it!

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Morning Docket: 12.12.22

Above The Law

* Virginia becomes final T14 school to announce its intentions with the U.S. Chief Judge William Pryor launched the Federalist Society's annual convention with a bunch of sneering jabs at Mark Joseph Stern ( and Above the Law for that matter ), so Stern called him up for an interview. . News & World Report rankings.

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