Brian A. Thomasson, Esq.

11/02/2022

Interesting question. We get this question quite regularly so I decided to write a Post about it. Keep in mind that this post is not designed to give you specific legal advice. Each case is separate. To determine the validity of your particular separation agreement I strongly encourage you to speak....

10/18/2022

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01/23/2022

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A question that often comes across from potential clients and existing clients is how is child custody determined in Virginia. While the direct answer may be easy and rather straight forward, the application of that answer regarding Virginia child custody laws is not as simplistic. As always, please...

09/05/2021

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09/04/2021

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09/03/2021

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09/02/2021

Do Both Parties Have To Sign Divorce Papers In Virginia?

We actually get this question quite often. To answer the question directly - no, both parties do not have to sign divorce papers in Virginia. Now that we have answered the question, let's go into more details if you are interested.

In a nutshell, there are two "types" of divorce in Virginia - contested and uncontested divorces. A thumbnail difference between the two is whether the parties have a written separation agreement. If they do and there is nothing left for the Court to decide, you can get an uncontested divorce in Virginia by filing the paperwork, having your spouse sign a waiver/acceptance of service of the divorce Complaint, and then submit the final decree with some other necessary documents for the Judge to sign off on to finalize your divorce. To answer the next question - no you do not actually have to come to Court to get divorced as everything can be done by paperwork.

We hope that this answered your question about whether both parties have to sign divorce papers in Virginia. If it did not, feel free to give us a call at 757-454-2110 or use the Contact Form at https://bit.ly/37cAcKF to set up a free consultation with a lawyer about your situation.

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08/30/2021

How To Start A Child Custody Case In Virginia

We often get calls from people that are recently separated or were never married but they have a child or children and there has never been a child custody Order. This creates a lot of child custody questions including the most obvious – who has custody? Other common questions are who has custody or what happens if he/she does not let me see our child?

Let us be perfectly candid – this is not a tutorial or a “do it yourself” instructional manual. Every case is different. Every Court may have some slight differences. It is also not creating an attorney-client relationship. This post is to help you understand the process, hopefully answer some questions, and, perhaps, make your consultation with an attorney a little easier.

There is quite a bit of information that can be shared regarding these issues. Child custody is a very fact specific issue and can, therefore, vary from case to case. Also, one variable can make a significant difference. So to at least get people started, we decided to do this blog post to literally advise people how to start a child custody case in Virginia.

If you have questions about your divorce or separation, give us a call at 757-454-2110 or go to our Contact page here to set up a free consultation with a lawyer.

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08/30/2021

We just want to remind you that during Covid we are still operating at 100%. For your safety and comfort we do offer telephonic or video appointments. The initial consultation is always free! 757-454-2110 .

08/14/2021

Protective Orders In Virginia – Family Abuse and Domestic Violence

Domestic violence happens. Whether it is between a husband and wife, a couple that has a child in common or one that lives together it exists and is addressed by the laws of Virginia. The courts in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Norfolk, Suffolk and the rest of the 757 area code, whether it is Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court or an appeal to Circuit Court, there are procedures to protect victims of domestic violence. It is unfortunate that these laws exist but, regrettably, they have to because that is the reality of life. In this post, we, as lawyers who handle protective orders and domestic violence issues, try to give you some basic information to assist in understanding the process. This particular post is designed for victims of domestic violence and in need of a protective order in Virginia. We will post later for persons that are accused of domestic violence and/or have a protective order issued against him/her. Again for legal reasons (lawyers always making things complicated), this is not specific legal advice and should not be taken as such; think of it as a primer on protective orders in Virginia to help answer questions or know what questions to ask.

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