Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Family law and divorce

Have not seen my husband in about 20 years am i still legally married to him? Would like to get married to some one I met but do not know if I need to get a divorce from my husband who walked out on me and have not heard from


Asked on 4/11/07, 6:10 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Paul B. Ward Law Offices of Paul B. Ward

Re: Family law and divorce

You must complete a divorce before you can remarry. A second marriage without a divorce from the first husband is absolutely void.

It is possible to get divorced from your husband even though you do not know where he is, but you should consult an attorney to assist in that matter.

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Answered on 4/11/07, 10:15 am
Ruth Emily Kochard Ruth Emily Kochard, Counselor at Law

Re: Family law and divorce

You should file for divorce either based upon separation of one year, abandonment, or desertion.

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Answered on 4/11/07, 9:32 am


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