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A contested divorce is the most common legal matter people think of when they hear the word divorce. This is when a couple cannot agree on the terms of their divorce, there are issues surrounding the division of property, child custody, child support or spousal support.
An uncontested “fast” divorce is where both parties agree on the issues involved in the case, if any. The couple has no minor children, and all major issues in the case are settled by the spouses rather than in a trial. You can learn more about this “fast” divorce process here.
If you are already divorced but want to change a court order or enforce one that is being violated, contact us about Modifications. A modification is when a party wants to change an existing court order, such as but not limited to Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support, Property Division, Retirement Benefits, and Insurance Coverage. For more information on modifications, check out this article.
A contested divorce is the “traditional” legal matter people think of when they hear the word divorce. This is when a couple cannot agree on the terms of their divorce and must go to court or mediation to resolve them. In the end, a judge will decide terms for you if you cannot agree to a settlement on your own or through your attorney.
An uncontested divorce is a type of divorce where both parties agree on the issues involved in the case, if any. In this type of divorce, commonly known as a “fast” divorce, the major issues in the case are settled by the spouses rather than in a trial where the courts would make those decisions. You can learn more about this “fast” divorce process here.
The State of Virginia allows for divorce on fault-based and no-fault grounds.
Fault-based grounds include adultery, if your ex has a felony conviction that results in a sentence of at least one year and that caused him or her to spend at least some time behind bars, desertion or abandonment, or reasonable fear for bodily harm.
No-fault grounds are granted based on a few conditions. At least one party must be a resident of Virginia for at least six months, neither party is filing for fault grounds, you and your spouse must have lived separately for one year, or six months if you do not have children under the age of 18.
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