Waivers of Appeal in the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court

Bearing of Waiver on De Novo Appeal from Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court Northern Virginia custody, visitation, spousal support and child support cases may be heard in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts do not have jurisdiction over divorce or equitable distribution, which is the division of […]

Separation in Northern Virginia Divorce Proceedings

Divorce Proceedings in Northern Virginia Virginia law contains mechanisms for all aspects of a divorce proceeding, including equitable distribution (property division and allocation of debts), spousal support, child custody and visitation, and child support. Potential clients who contact me about their upcoming Northern Virginia divorce proceeding frequently ask: How do I obtain a legal separation? […]