Family Law Lawyers Virginia 
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.
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.
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Livesay&Myers
MARCH 17, 2021
What about an ongoing custody or visitation case in Virginia? How will a mental health diagnosis impact a custody or visitation case in Virginia? Under in Virginia Code § 20-124.3 , judges are required to consider the mental health of each parent. Do you have a current mental health diagnosis? You are not alone.
Livesay&Myers
APRIL 13, 2020
Many families are feeling heightened tension as we navigate the unknowns of this worldwide health crisis together. In Virginia, domestic violence support hotlines are facing an enormous influx of callers asking for help. Response of Virginia Courts to COVID-19. Types of Protective Orders in Virginia.
Livesay&Myers
APRIL 6, 2020
However, many military families go through a divorce while stationed in another state, apart from their support networks. Each state has its own set of laws governing divorce, and Virginia has a very particular set of divorce laws. From our five convenient office locations , we represent clients across Northern Virginia.
Livesay&Myers
MARCH 30, 2020
On March 12, 2020, Governor Northam declared a state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Virginia in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. On March 16, 2020, the Supreme Court of Virginia issued an order declaring a judicial emergency in Virginia through April 6, 2020.
Livesay&Myers
MARCH 31, 2020
The good news for those people is that, with some exceptions related to spousal support, the law does provide relief to those who qualify and know how to seek it. As the reader might suspect, most trials in Virginia courts are suspended due to COVID-19, including trials on motions to modify support. First the exceptions.
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