For over 20 years, the Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Association has published “Understanding Your Domestic Relations Rights in Virginia” booklet to help the public understand the general legal circumstances that you may face in resolving domestic relations problems under Virginia law.
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Each person faces unique circumstances which cannot be specifically addressed in a broad overview. This booklet is not intended to provide specific advice to you or to address your specific situation. You should use this document only as an introduction to understanding your legal rights.
If you would like to request additional copies of this booklet or request information about placing an order for or advertisement in the 2010-2011 booklet, please contact Jackie Sharman at (804) 285-7000 or JSharman@coateslaw.com
Contents:
- Court Procedures
- Marriage
- Divorce
- Spousal Support
- Child Support
- Custody and Visitation
- Property Settlement
- Annulment
- Family Violence
- Protective Orders and Injunctions
- Stalking
- Name Change
- Adoption
- Paternity
- Mediation
- Need for Legal Assistance
- Collaborative Family Law Process








