Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Filing separation papers to get divorce started

I am acting on behalf of my son who has given me power of attorney. I have the signed separation papers which states adultery was committed by his wife. He wants to get a divorce in Virginia while he is working in Iraq. How do I file the papers and start the divorce. Do I need to go to an attorney?


Asked on 9/17/08, 6:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Filing separation papers to get divorce started

Yes, you should see an attorney first before filing any papers in this matter; the attorney will likely advise that under the circumstances described that other grounds be cited as the legal basis for your son's divorce, if at all possible.

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Answered on 9/17/08, 6:38 pm


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