Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

I have been told that i can not contest the divorce my wife wants to get. Is this true? I don't want the divorce.


Asked on 1/19/10, 4:11 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
sheryl shane sheryl shane, attorney at law

If she served you with papers - you may contest within the correct time frame.

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Answered on 1/25/10, 7:32 am
Paul B. Ward Law Offices of Paul B. Ward

If she has grounds for divorce -- adultery, cruelty, desertion or separation for longer than one year (six months if there is an agreement to separate) -- she can eventually get a divorce over your objections. You do have the right to challenge her proof of grounds for divorce and the right to request the court to settle any issues of property, support or childrens' custody and visitation, in the process of completing the divorce.

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Answered on 1/25/10, 8:13 am


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