Richmond, Virginia family law lawyers represented the parties in a divorce.

The wife filed for divorce in October 2019, alleging the ground of having lived separate and apart since July 14, 2014. In the divorce complaint, the wife alleged that "[a]t least one of the parties has intended to live separate and apart for at least one year and that their intent has remained constant for at lea... More...    $0 (05-08-2025 - VA)

Husband and wife married on January 12, 2002, and had three children. When the parties divorced in January 2023, their oldest child was an adult and attending college, while their younger children were seven-year-old twins. One of the twins, A.M., had sev... More...    $0 (07-16-2024 - VA)

The trial court awarded Bakhtigul Farmonovna Turaeva (wife) a divorce from Bahriddin Kodirovich Bobocholov (husband) for desertion. Husband argues that the evidence does not support wife's $5,500 monthly spousal support award for an indefinite period. He also asserts that t... More...    $0 (08-27-2024 - VA)

On December 6, 1981, Julius Ruffin, a 28-year-old black male, was accused of raping, sodomizing and raping a woman in her home.

The victim, a nursing student, got on an elevator at the medical schShe was arriving home from her job as a surgical technician around midnight on December 5, 1981—a 32-year-old mother of three young children in the middle of a divorce. Her son and twin daught... More...    $0 (12-31-1982 - VA)

Norfolk, Virginia bankruptcy lawyers represented appellant who appealed from a judgment of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Norfolk.

Creditor Yvette Nonte and Debtor Kent David Burstein are former spouses. On or about April 27, 2011, they entered into a property settlement agreement (“separation agreementâ€�) that was subsequently incorporated b... More...    $0 (08-23-2023 - VA)

Beckley, West Virginia civil litigation lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on 1983 civil rights violation theories.


On September 18, 2018, Mr. Gibson appeared before Family Court Judge Louise Goldston in his divorce action. Judge Goldston granted the parties' divorce and adopted their property settlement agreement. [Doc. 67-5 at 13:16-23:16 (hereinafter “Gibson at__â... More...    $0 (07-13-2022 - VA)

Alexandria, VA - Former Las Vegas Couple Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Over 400 Vulnerable Homeowners in $3.8 Million Mortgage Scam

Kristen Michelle Ayala, aka Amber Lynch, aka Olivia Benet, aka Grace Williams, 30, and Joshua Manuel Sanchez, aka Nelson Cruz, aka Chris Ward, aka Daniel Mora, 34, both formerly of Las Vegas, were sentenced today for conspiracy to commit wire fraud for ... More...    $0 (10-29-2015 - VA)

In November 2002, Gary C. Wooten purchased property and received sole title. He
married Iracy M. Wooten in 2005. On November 15, 2007, Gary Wooten borrowed money and
executed a deed of trust to secure the loan. Iracy Wooten did not sign the loan documents or the
deed of trust. Approximately one week after executing the deed of trust, Gary Wooten conveyed the
property to hims... More...    $0 (09-18-2015 - VA)

In 1994, Lee started SHC, a consulting company providing services to healthcare
organizations and professionals. In 1995, Lee and Spoden married. That same year, Lee granted Spoden a 50% ownership interest in SHC.1 In 2004, SHC purchased real property in Sarasota,
Florida (the “Florida Property”).
In 2009, Spoden filed for divorce. As part of the divorce proceeding, Lee and Spo... More...    $0 (09-18-2015 - VA)

On March 19, 2010, Ploutis’ home and certain contents were damaged when water pipes
in the home burst. At the time of the loss, Ploutis’ home was insured under a policy issued by Allstate.1 Although Allstate provided an initial payment to Ploutis, the parties were unable to
reach an agreement on the cost of remaining repairs. Ploutis filed a complaint for breach of
contract again... More...    $0 (09-18-2015 - VA)

Via various state statutes and a state constitutional amendment, Virginia prevents same-sex couples from marrying and refuses to recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. Two same-sex couples filed suit to challenge the constitutionality of these laws, alleging that they violate the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment. The district court granted the couples... More...    $0 (07-28-2014 - VA)

Scott Andochick brought this declaratory judgment action, asserting that ERISA preempted a state court order requiring him to turn over benefits received under ERISA retirement and life insurance plans owned by his deceased ex-wife, Erika Byrd. ERISA obligates a plan administrator to pay plan proceeds to the named beneficiary, here Andochick. The only question before us is whether ERISA prohibits ... More...    $0 (03-05-2013 - VA)

James Carlton Craig, Jr., appellant/husband, appeals the trial court’s modification of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), which addressed the division of appellant’s civil service retirement annuity. He contends the trial court erred by: (1) determining it had the jurisdiction to modify that order; (2) allowing Thelma Ruth Markham Craig, wife, to testify about the terms of the proper... More...    $0 (02-07-2012 - VA)

In this divorce appeal, Anthony Michael Sfreddo (husband) argues the trial court erred in (1) classifying his interest in a family-owned company as marital; (2) awarding Vanessa Sfreddo (wife) an inappropriately large share of the value of that company; (3) valuing a second company partially owned by husband; and (4) failing to consider interest wife could earn from the monetary award when determi... More...    $0 (01-24-2012 - VA)

David H. Dailey (“husband�) contends that the trial court erred in holding that his retirement, and the share of that retirement that is being disbursed to his former wife, Janice M. Dailey (“wife�), did not constitute a basis to modify the husband’s spousal support obligation to wife. We agree with husband and, therefore, reverse and remand.

BACKGROUND

Husband and wife wer... More...    $0 (03-06-2012 - VA)

Rory Virostko (“fatherâ€�) appeals the trial court’s determination that he owes $39,000 in child support arrearages. Father contends that the trial court erred in two respects. First, father argues that the trial court disregarded the terms of the parties’ Separation and Property Settlement Agreement (“PSAâ€�) in both determining the child support owed by father to Brandi Virostko (“moth... More...    $0 (04-03-2012 - VA)

Mark J. McBurney and Roger W. Hurlbert (collectively "Appellants") appeal the district court’s award of summary judgment to the Deputy Commissioner and Director of the Division of Child Support Enforcement for the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Director of the Real Estate Assessment Division of Henrico County, Virginia (collectively "Appellees"). The district court held that Virginia’s Freed... More...    $0 (02-01-2012 - VA)

Daniel C. Schuman (“Daniel�) appeals the judgment of the Court of Appeals holding that various stock options and awards granted to Mary C. Schuman (“Mary�) during the marriage were her separate property because the vesting dates fell after the date of separation.1 Finding that the Court of Appeals gave undue weight to the vesting dates, we reverse.

BACKGROUND

Daniel and Mary ... More...    $0 (11-04-2011 - VA)

In this domestic relations proceeding, the circuit court in its final order of divorce denied a motion by Cheyep Nkopchieu (mother) to enter a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) permitting her to attach a retirement account belonging to Raymond Bernard Minlend (father) for the sole purpose of paying father’s very considerable child support arrearage of over $28,000. On appeal, we hold tha... More...    $0 (12-20-2011 - VA)

Appellant, George Cranwell, and appellee, Anne Campbell, were divorced on May 11, 2007. The divorce decree incorporated the parties’ prior letter agreement, which included provisions regarding child support and spousal support. Mr. Cranwell subsequently moved to modify the amount of his child support payments based on a material change of circumstances. He also sought termination of his spousal ... More...    $0 (12-06-2011 - VA)

In this divorce proceeding, the trial court awarded permanent spousal support to Sharon B. Pilati. Her husband, Bryan P. Pilati, appeals the support order claiming the trial court did not provide sufficient “written findings and conclusions� as required by Code § 20-107.1(F). We agree and remand for purposes of complying with this statutory mandate.

I.

During the parties’ divo... More...    $0 (12-06-2011 - VA)

Danny Stevens (“husbandâ€�) appeals an order from the Circuit Court of Nelson County (“circuit courtâ€�), granting him a divorce a vinculo matrimonii, ordering a distribution of marital property, and entering a judgment in favor of Teresa Stevens (“wifeâ€�). Specifically, husband maintains that the circuit court erred in its classification and valuation of the real estate. We hold that there... More...    $0 (12-13-2011 - VA)

Norvell W. West, III, appellant/husband, appeals from the rulings of the circuit court in his divorce case. Appellant first assigns error to the trial court’s ruling that a pending mandate of the Court of Appeals restricted or prevented its consideration of, and jurisdiction over, modifications of spousal support and child support. Appellant next argues the trial court erred when it found it had... More...    $0 (12-13-2011 - VA)

Kathleen P. Whyard sued James G. Kincheloe, Jr. on a professional negligence theory (legal malpractice) claiming that Defendant negligently represented her in her 2009 divorce settlement. She claimed that poor work by Defendant caused her to suffer a significant economic loss. She claimed that she got bad advice from Defendant in her divorce from Charles E. Whyard, II. Plaintiff received $171,50... More...    $456000 (10-21-2011 - VA)

Robert Curtis Harrison (husband) appeals from the trial court’s determination that it lacked in personam jurisdiction over Tammy Miriam Harrison (wife) and thus could not adjudicate the personal and property rights arising from husband’s and wife’s marriage. On appeal, husband asserts that the trial court erred by: 1) denying in personam jurisdiction over wife based upon Code § 20-146.8; 2)... More...    $0 (05-05-2011 - VA)

Andrea Morrison (“motherâ€�) appeals the Floyd County Circuit Court’s refusal to register and enforce a Michigan divorce decree, dated September 17, 2003, awarding her sole legal and physical custody of her daughter, J.M., born October 14, 2002. Mother contends the reason given by the court in refusing to register and enforce the decree is not among the reasons listed in the Uniform Child Cust... More...    $0 (02-08-2011 - VA)