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The 20/20/20 Rule & Military Divorce
Hampton Road's Military Heritage The Hampton Roads area is a major hub for military individuals and their families. However, the stress of base life and deployment may cause strains on a military family that can lead to divorce. While divorces are fairly common, it is...
Imputed Income in Virginia Child Support Cases
Statutory Authority Virginia Code § 20-108.1 creates a rebuttable presumption that the courts shall order child support based on the applicable guidelines set forth under § 20-108.2. The guidelines take into account how much both parties earn and how much time they...
Jurisdiction over Child Custody and/or Visitation in Virginia
“Does Virginia have jurisdiction over my custody and/or visitation matter?” The answer to this question is largely determined by the existence, or lack of, a prior Virginia custody/visitation order. When there is NO Prior Custody/Visitation Order If both parents and...
Virginia Child Custody Relocation Considerations
The most important factor in a Virginia child custody relocation scenario is deciding if you can leave with your child if there is an existing court order in place. In Hampton Roads, Virginia, it is very common particularly for Military and Department of Defense...
Effects of Remarriage on Child Custody and Child Support in Virginia
The effects of a remarriage on child custody and support in Virginia is a topic that comes up frequently at our practice. Co-parenting after a divorce is often a tricky issue, at best. However, it becomes even more stressful after one of the parties remarries. There...
Military Retired Pay in Divorce
Unfortunately, here in Virginia we see many military couples seeking divorce. One issue that is unique to military divorce is dividing the service member’s retirement. The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act allows State Courts to divide the military...
Misconceptions People Have About Virginia Child Support Hearings
By: Attorney Daniel I. Miller - John W. Lee, P.C. Throughout my family law practice, I have handled thousands of Virginia child support cases and have consistently noticed several common misconceptions my clients have about what factors actually matter in a support...
Divorce Issues in Bankruptcy
By John Lee Does divorce impact the bankruptcy process? From time to time I represent a person in a bankruptcy that is going through a divorce or about to go through a divorce. When a person is contemplating a bankruptcy and divorce at the same time, there are special...
How DIY Divorce Can Cost You Thousands
When it Comes to Separation Agreements, How Doing it Yourself Can Cost You Thousands By Daniel Miller In my domestic practice, I have seen people get in trouble when they try to get by without an attorney. I want to discuss one particular situation as a warning to...