Virginia Family Law Blog Articles

Adultery and the Fifth Amendment in Virginia Divorce Cases

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on September 9, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law

Under Virginia law, cheating on a spouse is illegal. In Virginia, any married person who… Continue reading Adultery and the Fifth Amendment in Virginia Divorce Cases

Posted by Lindsay Connolly on August 8, 2019 | Family Law

Relationships, custody disputes and divorces can all be volatile, with emotions running high. The emotions… Continue reading Protective Orders for Family Abuse in Virginia

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on July 7, 2019 | Family Law

The Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark decision on June 26, 2015… Continue reading Why Same-Sex Married Couples Should Consider Stepparent Adoption

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on March 3, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law

Now that you are separated from your spouse, you may be asking yourself: “I want… Continue reading Can You Date While Separated in Virginia?

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on March 3, 2019 | Custody, Family Law

Custody disputes can be very contentious and it is often the case that at least… Continue reading Options for Appealing a Virginia Custody and Visitation Order

Posted by Sarah Patras on February 2, 2019 | Custody, Family Law

If you have a custody and visitation matter before a Juvenile and Domestic Relations District… Continue reading The Purpose of the Guardian ad Litem in Virginia

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on February 2, 2019 | Custody, Family Law

What happens to a custody order when you move from one state to another with… Continue reading Registering a Foreign Custody Order in Virginia

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on January 1, 2019 | Family Law, Military Divorce

On January 1, 2019, big changes went into effect for the military retirement system for… Continue reading Changes to Military Retirement System in 2019

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on January 1, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law

Going through a divorce can be a time of uncertainty, and you probably have many… Continue reading The Treatment of Inherited Property in Virginia Divorce Cases

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on August 8, 2018 | Family Law

Family law encompasses many issues affecting families, including but not limited to divorce, child custody… Continue reading Common Myths of Family Law in Virginia