Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

In my finances divorce letter of equitable distribution it clearly indicates the value of marital property at $19,500 for each party. The letter states that he is responsible for the loan payments on the property. The letter states the property may be sold and the net EQUITY divided equally between the parties. The property was then sold and they each received over $7000 for their share. Now the judge ordered he is to pay her the additional $12,500 stating that $19,500 was the net equity when clearly it was not. Can this ruling be correct or could it be reversed with a Motion to Reconsider?


Asked on 6/21/12, 6:28 am

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

Sure, what's there to lose for him to file a motion for

reconsideration (if such is still within the permissible timeframe)?

Judges, like anyone, can make mistakes in their rulings which is why

judicial procedures allow for appeals as well as motions for reconsideration.

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Answered on 6/22/12, 7:23 am


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