Monthly archive: September 2026
Educational articles published in September 2026. Content is general information only—not legal advice. Prefer the articles index for the full list.
Impact of Adultery on Spousal Support in Virginia
How adultery affects spousal support in Virginia: the § 20-107.1 bar, the manifest injustice exception, the clear-and-convincing proof standard, and property division.
Lifestyle Evidence in Alimony Cases: A Virginia Guide
How the marital standard of living is documented and weighed under Va. Code § 20-107.1: statements, social media, lifestyle analysis, and forensic accountants.
Types of Protective Orders in Virginia: EPO, PPO & Final
Virginia's three protective order tiers — emergency (§ 16.1-253.4), preliminary (§ 16.1-253.1), and final (§ 16.1-279.1) — how long each generally lasts, how filing works, and how orders are dissolved.
Virginia Child Support Guidelines Worksheet Explained
How the Virginia child support guidelines worksheet works: the § 20-108.2 income-shares schedule, sole vs shared custody worksheets, add-ons, and deviations.
Grounds for Divorce in Virginia: Fault & No-Fault Explained
Grounds for divorce in Virginia under Va. Code § 20-91: adultery, felony conviction, cruelty, desertion, and no-fault separation of one year or six months.