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Gathering Information for a Virginia Divorce (Part B)

Charles Hofheimer, Attorney
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Gathering information for a Virginia divorce is a crucial first step in ending your marriage. There are several ways to obtain the necessary information you'll need when filing for divorce in Virginia.

The Discovery Process of a Virginia Divorce

During the Discovery Process of your Virginia divorce, there may be several different procedures for obtaining the documentation you need, including:
  • Interrogations - Questions submitted to your husband requiring great detail about financial assets and liabilities, custodial issues and so on.
  • Request for Production of Documents - A request for copies of pay stubs, bank statements, retirement account statements and other records.
  • Subpoena Duces Tecum - A third party request for documents; i.e. requesting a pay stub from an employer.
  • Admissions - Fact specific statements submitted to your husband through his lawyer compelling him to affirm or deny. If unanswered within 21 days, the admissions are assumed affirmed.
  • Depositions - Questions asked and answered under oath.
  • Motion to Compel - Motion filed with the court if your husband does not cooperate with the attempts to gather the information above.

The most straightforward way to collect information for your Virginia divorce is for your husband to answer the initial interrogations and provide documents supporting his answers. Sometimes, a spouse will attempt to hide financial or other information from their estranged partner. In these cases, subpoena duces tecum, admissions or depositions can be very effective ways of getting the information you need.

The importance of having all records, both financial and personal, cannot be overstated. In a Virginia divorce, the outcome of your potential divorce settlement is directly related to the information provided and presented to your Virginia divorce attorney.

Contacting a Virginia Divorce Attorney

The decision to file for divorce usually comes at the end of a long and painful journey. In addition to the emotional turmoil involved, there's also a lot of fear and uncertainty about what the future holds. Concerns about children, mortgages, and even just paying the bills or buying groceries can easily become overwhelming.

A Virginia divorce attorney at Hofheimer/Ferrebee can examine the specifics of your case to help you decide how much support to ask for, what child custody arrangement will work best for you and your children, and how to fairly divide your marital assets. Request a FREE copy of our guide, What Every Virginia Woman Should Know About Divorce, or reserve your seat at our monthly divorce seminar - 757-425-5200.



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