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Mathews Law

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Trust

“Attorney Mathews masterfully negotiated an acceptable agreement between me and my client avoiding the escalated legal cost associated with further litigation and court actions.”

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Silis & Associates

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Family Law, Criminal Defense, Federal Crimes

“Very good job Mr Thomas you are one of the best and I very recommend to anyone need a very good Lawer and many thanks for him and his team work members special thanks to Charles five stars .”

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Bose Law Firm

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Reckless Driving
Price
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“Turns out, DUI- now a reckless driving, obstruction of justice- now disorderly conduct, refusing to blow- dropped, no proof of insurance- dropped, hit and run- stands but pleading not guilty.”

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Arquilla Law, PLC

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Wills and Trusts, Divorce / Family Law, Military Law & Administrative Proceedings

“The result of the case was, quite frankly, unbelievable considering the point from which we were forced to start the process and how uncooperative my spouse was determined to be.”

FAQs

Do both my spouse and I need to be living in Virginia in order to get divorced in Virginia?

No. In order to get divorced in Virginia, one of the parties must have been an actual and bona fide resident and domiciliary of the Commonwealth of Virginia for at least six months prior to the filing of the complaint for divorce. In other words, either you or your spouse must have lived in Virginia and had the intent to permanently remain in Virginia during the six months before the divorce complaint was filed. Since domicile can be a complex issue, parties should consult with an attorney in order to avoid filing in the wrong jurisdiction. There are also special residency provisions that apply to members of the armed forces. Any member of the armed forces who has been stationed in Virginia for at least six months or who has resided in Virginia for six months prior to being deployed overseas would satisfy the residency requirement needed to file for divorce in Virginia.

What will I need in order to prove that my spouse and I have been separated for the requisite period?

You will need to have a third party over the age of 18 who can verify the date the separation began, that the spouse on that date had the intent that the separation be permanent, and that the separation has been continuous and uninterrupted since that time. The third party can provide this information by deposition, affidavit, or live testimony before the court. The third party witness should be someone who has visited your residence on multiple occasions since your separation.

How is property divided in a Virginia divorce?

Virginia is an equitable distribution state which means that the court divides marital property in a way that it believes to be fair and equitable. The court is not able to divide the separate property of each spouse. The court looks at a number of factors in determining how to distribute and divide marital property. These factors are set forth in Virginia Code 20-107.3.

What custody/visitation rights do parents in Virginia have before any court orders have been entered?

In the absence of a court order, both parents have equal rights to the physical custody of their minor children and to make decisions on behalf of their children. The parties could agree on how to handle custody and visitation prior to the court hearing and have their agreement entered as a consent order. Alternatively, either party could file a motion for pendente lite relief and ask the court to enter a temporary order for custody and visitation to remain in effect until the court makes a final determination.

How is an inter vivos trust funded?

Once an inter vivos trust is drafted and signed, to be effective, it must be funded by transferring the title of real estate, financial accounts, and other property into the name of the trust.

More info can be found on the FAQ page of our website.

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The McGavock Reed Law Firm- Law Firm in Alexandria, Virginia

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“He helped me to understand some of the pitfalls and contract issues that could arise in future employment that I would not have noticed had I not used his services.”

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Law Office Of Michael J. Sgarlat

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“He was professional, reassuring, and most importantly effective.”

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Chludzinski Law

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Custody
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Matter

“I want to start out by saying that I am not the type of person to take time out of my day to write reviews and when I do (which is really rare), its because I have been truly impressed with the service and feel like others should know about my experi...”

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Margo B. Owen Attorney at Law

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“Margo is the most talented, bright and hilarious lawyer out there.”

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Hainer Porras

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Green Card
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“The process of applying for a green card can be stressful and full of uncertainty - Lesley was great, she knew exactly what she was doing and quickly gained our trust and confidence in her.”

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Donne L. Colton

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Virginia Collaborative Professionals(Vacp) ;, Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia (Cpnv) ;, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (Iacp).

“He would fight for your best interests with integrity and a lot of mediation.”

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Family First Law Group

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“I spoke with Lana for almost an hour and she set me straight on the process and federal felony timeline.”

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Jeffrey A. Vogelman and Associates

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“He is very good at explaining legal matters and cares his clients.”

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Metro Estate Planning

Pet Trusts, Guardianship, Mental Incapacity Planning

“The length of time you can expect the probate process to take varies widely, and depends on a number of factors. Size of estate, type of property contained therein, taxes, marital property concerns, creditors' claims on the estate, and business owner...”

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Protiviti Government Services

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Law Office of Afsana Chowdhury, PLC

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Spousal Support, Child Support, Property Division

“Willing to assist on matters not directly covered on a limited basis to guide you on your own journey and does their best to limit inciting extra costs.”

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Fisher-Sandler

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Divorce, Chapter 7, EspaÃ±ol

“I retained his services at a time of grief & loss when my mother had just passed away the week prior and to top things off I was now in a financial crisis.”

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Geller Law Group

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Business Law

“Rachel is not only a fierce attorney, but also an amazing human being, her knowledge, and her calm and empathetic demeanor offered me such comfort during the hardest time of my life”

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Southern Maryland Law

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Family Law, Personal Injury, Wills, Estates & Probate

“He is professional, communicates effectively, pays attention to detail while providing great/sound advice as well as responsive to my calls and questions.”

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Letnick Law Firm, PLC

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Record
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“During the course of the week, I was in communication with him via email and he responded in a very timely manner with feedback, plus there was never a moment in that time when I felt I was bothering him.”

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The Law Office of Thomas E. Pyles

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Criminal Defense, Personal Injury Lawyer Maryland, Bankruptcy

“Never a visit or a call without getting a laugh in… 😁 The entire staff is friendly, kind, and Lauren was great with my last case, especially with communication.”

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Shounbach

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Property Division, Child Custody, Visitation

“Her tenacity, intelligence and ability to establish such a strong case had the opposing counsel advising her client to settle and not even bother with a trial.”

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Law Office of Michael Ephraim

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February
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“A piece of advice: while it is great that everything can be done online, through emails, if you feel there is any kind of misunderstanding pick up the phone and talk directly to whoever handles your case.”

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May Law

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Sound
Custody
Court

“We needed an experienced attorney willing to go the extra mile and to fight for our family because our case carried a heavy emotional weight and was very complex.”

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Kales & Kales, Plc: Divorce Mediation Lawyers

(49)

Child Custody and Visitation, Equitable Distribution, Uncontested Divorce Services

“I appreciated his vast experience in Virginia law, his thoroughness in reviewing my documents and overall timely resposnsiveness to my questions and concerns.”

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