Q: how do i petition the courts with questions to be answered by spouse
I live in VA, i an contesting a non contested divorce from husband, I have answered all questions from his lawyer and submitted questions to him that he refuse to answer, we have 3 kids grown, never had medical insurance and would like to get help with the bills an college loan fees. He also had 2 children while marriage and walked out on us after 19 years of marriage.
A: This is typically accomplished through a process known as "motions practice," and there are very limited times in which the court will grant such a request. In order to determine whether you even qualify for that process, a lawyer would need to spend a significant amount of time reviewing your case file. If you want an accurate answer, you need to bring your case to a lawyer.
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