Source: https://withoutmyconsent.org/50state/state-guides/virginia/family-law
Timestamp: 2019-04-23 07:56:57+00:00

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The following sections are included because it may often be the case that a victim of an online privacy invasion has recently divorced the perpetrator spouse, or is considering a divorce or possibly a separation. Although evidence of misconduct is not appropriate in a divorce proceeding, the publication of sexual photos/videos may well be considered in child custody proceedings, and considerations of domestic violence are appropriate when determining spousal support.
Va. Code Ann. § 20-91 − Grounds for divorce from bond of matrimony; contents of decree.
Va. Code Ann. § 20-89.1 − Grounds for divorce from bond of matrimony; contents of decree.
Va. Code Ann. § 20-97 − Domicile and residential requirements for suits for annulment, affirmance, or divorce.
1. Va. Code Ann. § 20-91(A)(6).
2. Va. Code Ann. § 20-91(A)(9)(a).
3. For an example of a Complaint for Divorce in Virginia, you may consult the following resource on pro se divorce suits prepared by the Clerk of Fairfax County Circuit Court, http://www.fairfaxcounty. gov/courts/circuit/pdf/fba-h-53.pdf at 1−4 (last updated December 2015).
4. Virginia’s Judicial System, Forms, http://www.courts.state.va.us/forms/home.html.
Va. Code Ann. § 20-124.3 − Best interests of the child; visitation.
Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-228 − Definitions.
Va. Code Ann. § 20-109.1 − Affirmation, ratification and incorporation by reference in decree of agreement between parties.
Va. Code Ann. § 20-146.5 − Effect of child custody determination.
Gust v. Gust, No. 0024-16-2, 2016 WL 2636612 (Va. Ct. App. May 10, 2016) (per curiam).
Procedural Posture: Wife appealed a final decree of divorce, arguing that the trial court erred by (1) finding that the parties’ prenuptial agreement was valid and enforceable; and (2) denying her motion for continuance because she had been unable to review a doctor’s psychological and custody evaluations.
Law: Validity of prenuptial agreements; child custody.
Facts: Wife filed a complaint for divorce and asked the trial court to determine custody. Husband notified the court of the parties’ prenuptial agreement and submitted a copy to the court. The parties agreed to submit to psychological and custody evaluations.
1. Va. Code Ann. § 20-109.1.
2. See Va. Code Ann. § 20-109.1(9); Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-228.
4. Virginia’s Judicial System, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Forms and Instructions, http://www.courts.state.va.us/forms/district/jdr.html.
5. Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Form DC-637.
6. Child Support Guidelines Worksheet − Split Custody, Form DC-638; Child Support Guidelines Worksheet − Shared Custody, Form DC-640.

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