
Do Virginia Divorce Courts Recognize Legal Separation?
Generally speaking, no. Unlike many other states, Virginia doesn’t have a formal status for legal separation during the divorce process.
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Generally speaking, no. Unlike many other states, Virginia doesn’t have a formal status for legal separation during the divorce process.
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In general, Virginia law states that inheritances count as separate property, meaning that they are the property of the spouse who received it.
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While there aren’t any laws against dating during the Virginia divorce process, it’s still generally seen as a bad idea for a variety of reasons.
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If you’re planning to file for divorce in Virginia, you’ll have to go through the state’s equitable distribution process to divide your property.
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