Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
I have been seperated from my husband for a year, i have had custody of our 2 children, he has stated that he will not sign any divorce papers, i need to know how to file a uncontested divorce, what forms i need to fill out, if i need to run an add in his local newspaper, if so for how long and what it needs to say
2 Answers from Attorneys
You may be able to pick up a packet of forms with instructions from
the clerk's office (civil division) of your local circuit court explaining
how to file a divorce representing yourself (pro se) and without the
aid of an attorney. And, if the packet described is not available
from the clerk's office, you may still be able to download it from
the court's website.
However, if at all possible, I would, nevertheless, strongly
suggest that you at least arrange for a consultation with an attorney
who handles divorce matters in the Commonwealth and who can
further advise you regarding your particular situation.
It is much more difficult to file and proceed with a contested divorces vs. uncontested. If you have hearings and/or trials you ought to have an attorney if you do not know how to proceed correctly. Sheryl Shane, Attorney at Law. Tel. 703 503 4448. Web: [email protected].
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