Virginia Divorce Law Blog Articles

Marital Waste in Virginia Equitable Distribution Cases

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on March 3, 2017 | Divorce, Family Law

In Virginia, a spouse who misuses or deliberately disposes of marital property to purposefully deprive… Continue reading Marital Waste in Virginia Equitable Distribution Cases

Posted by Jonathan McHugh on March 3, 2017 | Divorce

So, you think, or you know, that your spouse is cheating on you. As devastating… Continue reading Adultery As a Crime: Impact on Virginia Divorce Cases

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on February 2, 2017 | Divorce, Family Law, Military Divorce

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2017, signed into law in December 2016, drastically… Continue reading Major Changes to Federal Law on Dividing Military Retired Pay

Posted by Brianna Salerno on January 1, 2017 | Divorce, Family Law

Divorce is an emotional and overwhelming time in a person’s life. If you do not… Continue reading Four Financial Steps to Take Before Divorce

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on November 11, 2016 | Divorce, Family Law

Are you separated from your spouse, or otherwise undergoing marital difficulties? If so, you may… Continue reading Elective Shares in Virginia: Can Your Spouse Disinherit You?

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on October 10, 2016 | Divorce, Family Law

Desertion v. Separation in Virginia Virginia Code § 20-91 provides for divorce on either fault-based grounds… Continue reading Did My Spouse Abandon Me or Are We Separated?

Posted by James Livesay on October 10, 2016 | Divorce

Virginia law allows for divorce based on both fault-based and “no-fault” grounds. The fault-based grounds include… Continue reading Should You File for Divorce Based on Fault in Virginia?

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on October 10, 2016 | Divorce, Family Law

You have made the difficult decision to separate from your spouse, but there are insufficient… Continue reading Residing With Your Spouse During Separation

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on August 8, 2016 | Divorce, Family Law

If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you may be contemplating… Continue reading Negotiating a Settlement in Your Virginia Divorce

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on July 7, 2016 | Divorce, Family Law

In many divorce cases, the most valuable asset to be divided is a pension. Pensions,… Continue reading Survivor Annuity vs. Life Insurance: Which is Best for You?