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How Is Military Retirement Pay Handled in a Virginia Divorce?
A divorce is hard enough on its own. When one spouse has served in the military, the questions get more complicated, and…
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Termination of Parental Rights in Virginia: 2026 Guide
Summary: In Virginia, parental rights can only be terminated in two ways: through a stepparent adoption, or involuntarily through the Department of…
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Rinehart Bryant Cuts the Ribbon on Its Spotsylvania Family Law Office
When we opened our Spotsylvania family law office last year, we got straight to work. There was a real need for family…
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Can You Modify Child Support in Virginia? What You Need to Know Before Filing
Executive Summary: Virginia allows child support modifications when there has been a material change in circumstances. For first-time petitions, support is retroactive…
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Can Marital Property Be Divided After Divorce in Virginia? Not If You Wait Too Long
Executive Summary: Virginia follows equitable distribution for dividing property in divorce, but once a divorce decree is final, courts lose jurisdiction…
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Can You Use a Phone or FaceTime Recording in a Virginia Divorce Case? Here’s What the Law Says
Executive Summary: Virginia is a one-party consent state, meaning you can legally record a conversation if you’re part of it. But under…
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Can Child Support in Virginia Start During Pregnancy? Here’s What You Should Know
Executive Summary: Virginia does not currently require the non-birthing parent to pay for pregnancy-related expenses. The law allows reimbursement for birth-related costs,…
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Should You Settle or Go to Court? What Virginia Divorce Law Allows
Executive Summary: In Virginia divorce cases, judges are limited by law in what they can order. However, if both spouses agree to…
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New Virginia Child Support Guidelines in Effect: Will Your Agreement Be Affected?
Executive Summary: Virginia’s updated child support guidelines took effect on July 1, 2025, increasing the presumptive support amounts for most income levels.…
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Thinking About Using an Online Settlement Agreement Template in Virginia? Read This First
Executive Summary: Online templates may seem like a fast and cheap way to create a settlement agreement during divorce, but they…
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