Divorce in Virginia: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect

by Steven L. Raynor Esq.

Overview

Providing accurate and objective information to help make the right decisions during a divorce in Virginia, this guide provides answers to 360 queries such as What is the mediation process in Virginia and is it required? How quickly can one get a divorce? Who decides who gets the cars, the pets, and the house? What actions might influence child custody? How are bills divided and paid during the divorce? How much will a divorce cost? and Will a spouse have to pay some or all attorney fees? Structured in a question-and-answer format, this divorce handbook provides clear and concise responses to help build confidence and give the peace of mind needed to meet the challenges of a divorce proceeding.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781938803888
Publisher:	Addicus Books
Publication date:	10/01/2014
Series:	Divorce In
Pages:	225
Sales rank:	135,168
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Steven L. Raynor, Esq., is a family law attorney and has been listed by the Virginia Business magazine as one of the legal elite in the family/domestic relations practice area. He has also been selected to the 2013 Virginia Super Lawyers list in the family law practice area. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction ix

1 Understanding the Divorce Process 1

2 Working with Your Attorney 6

3 Attorney's Fees and Costs 22

4 Initial Issues Associated with Separation 35

5 Coping with Stress during the Divorce Process 42

6 Emergency: When You Fear Your Spouse 50

7 Grounds for Divorce 56

8 Division of Assets and Debts 60

9 Retirement and Other Benefits 72

10 Spousal Support 79

11 Custody and Visitation 85

12 Child Support 97

13 Tax Issues 107

14 Name Change 113

15 Settlement Issues, Options, and Strategy 116

16 Documents Filed in Court 124

17 Discovery 128

18 Hearings and Trial 135

19 Appeal 147

20 What Happens after the Divorce? 151

In Closing 157

Appendix 159

Resources 165

Glossary 169

Index 171

About the Author 183