she is unwilling to show bank acct, stating she does not have to...
answered on Mar 9, 2018
If the money came from her father's life insurance policy, and she has kept it in a separate account and has not co-mingled it into joint accounts for example, it is most likely her separate property. So, I suppose she would not have to show it to you because it is most likely hers alone and... View More 
My son's mother is so volatile and dangerous for me to even be in contact with that I do not wish to have any contact with my son anymore in order to keep myself out of harm's way. I have tried having visitation rights and seeing him, but she was too hostile and almost every time put me... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2018
You cannot be forced to stay in contact with your son, but that's likely not the best result for him or you. With the help of Counsel, you can most likely craft an agreement or an Order to have the exchanges with the mother in public places or with a witness present. Although this can cause... View More
State: Virginia
answered on Feb 13, 2018
About the only way to do that is to have a lawyer write up a Post-Nuptial Agreement for you that you and your wife both endorse. It is a lot like a Pre-Nupt, but after the marriage. If you were to use separate money, and keep it all separate, including the work, that might also work for your... View More
I am the primary breadwinner. All finances, including a house and two cars, are in my name. My husband uses my credit card when he's between jobs, but he's now always between jobs or perhaps lying about being paid. He has terrible credit and can't get a card or loan on his own. He... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2018
I do not think turning off a marital credit card, that has a high balance, that is still growing against your will and exposing you to potential negative financial blow back, particularly after a spouse has left the marital home in a separation period, is a legal issue at all. It makes sense. It... View More
I made a verbal agreement to pay my ex's phone bill until we get a divorce. Can I legally get in trouble if I stop paying it?
answered on Jan 28, 2018
Well it depends if course. For example, is this just a verbal commitment or did you agree to it and then have it written into an Order or contractual agreement? While it’s probably important to honor your commitments because “good will” helps you in other areas of your divorce process, if the... View More
When we first separated, we couldn't afford to get a divorce and then later I guess it just fell though the cracks.
answered on Jan 27, 2018
Yes, you are still married. At this point, there are probably advantages and disadvantages to either just staying married or going ahead and getting a divorce. You should see a local family law attorney to run through your options. Our best to you.
answered on Jan 24, 2018
Yes, it is. We have a flat fee for this service, and do this quite a bit for out-of-state clients. Let us know if we can help you.
We have a separation agreement that we are going to get notarized once we come to terms on everything. The house and mortgage is in my name and I don’t feel comfortable just to waiver interest and rights over. She doesn’t want child support, just for me to split the bills in the marital home
answered on Jan 21, 2018
Usually the attorney answer is NO to any type of waiver outside of legal counsel of course! Child support and utility bills are typically "apples and oranges" in this discussion, although the spirit of such an agreement can probably be creatively accomplished. Your question is complex... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2018
Dear friend,
I am unsure what "put on extension 2 years prior" means. Also, in what manner was 1/2 of the house gifted to you? I cannot provide an answer with the information given so far. The best answer today is the frustrating one, "It depends!" The short marriage... View More
We have been married 19 years. He makes good money and I only work part time. I now have to get his permission to drive one of the vehicles to work. Im at a disadvantage. I dont make enough momey to buy a car or rent a home. I feel trapped and hurt. What can I do?
answered on Dec 23, 2017
In short, it doesn’t matter whose name’s on what. With your length of marriage, it’s all likely marital, which means you own fully half the value of the estate. I believe his assertions are probably misinformed or just incorrect. You probably have nothing about which to be concerned.
I was served a motion for pendente lite hearing this evening at 5:50 pm. The motion says the hearing is 9:30 am tomorrow. This is not adequate time to compile my opposition or obtain counsel. How should I proceed?
answered on Nov 17, 2017
This notice is too short of course; however, you need to show up in court or get a call or faxed letter in as soon as you can, so as not to give the opposing party opportunity to say that you didn't show because you don't care. I am sure that the Court would notice and take notice of the... View More
Hello. I would like to ask a question regarding marital agreement. Me and my soon-to-be ex-husband had signed on a marital agreement that I created this summer. We both notarized our signatures. He was going to file the agreement to the court with the divorce paper. However he crossed out his... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2017
Well, from what I hear you saying, it's probably too late for him to "undo" this Agreement in that manner. It's a contract. Once it is signed and notarized by a competent adult who is not under duress, in Virginia, the deal is usually done. From what you have said, most... View More
Tells me he is going to take my cell phone and car, and he has installed cameras in our house bc he says now that I "neglect" our child. He gives me an allowance of $100. We had 300,000 in our savings. He is abusive (verbally, mentally, physically) and I have him on video admitting it, so... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2017
In short, you need to contact a family law lawyer immediately. There are many, many ways to discourage and/or to stop this type of abusive and disrespectful behavior, but we need to get started quickly because often the courts are backed up. With you having access to almost no money, a few weeks... View More
In completing applications for 1) employment and 2) re-certification as a paramedic, must I disclose as a misdemeanor being jailed under this statute?
Under a Divorce Decree, which incorporated a negotiated agreement, I was financially responsible to make payments on a student loan where my... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2016
The facts you related do not qualify as a misdemeanor. My opinion is that I think you are in good shape for your application to say that you have not been charged with a crime.
She has a new address.
answered on Oct 23, 2016
The answer is "maybe." Not helpful, right? It depends on when you bought the home, how you bought it, and on a few other factors. If you bought the home during the marriage, the Virginia presumption is that you both own half. Whose name is on the Deed or the Note is not really... View More
My boyfriend has been divorced for over two years. In his divorce decree with his ex-wife it states neither party can force the sell of their house unless the value increases by 20%...which in today's market is not going to happen for many many years. The ex-wife cannot afford to take over... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2016
Virginia is a "four corners" state, meaning that, if you are competent and sign a contract, you have committed yourself and courts are not very motivated to overturn or alter that contract. So, your boyfriend might just have to wait out the market--it sounds like that provision in the... View More
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