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If you are dealing with a divorce in Prince William, Virginia or about to go through a divorce in Prince William, Virginia, contact us for help.

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Goodman v. Goodman

Facts:

Plaintiff wife filed for divorce from defendant husband. As grounds for the divorce, the wife stated that the parties had lived separate and apart from each other without any cohabitation and without interruption, although remaining within the same house. During such time, it was the intention of at least one of the parties that the separation be permanent; and, there was no possibility of a reconciliation between the parties.

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Holdings:

The Virginia Court made the following holding:
  • A divorce based on one year separation does not require any evidence regarding the nature of the marital relationship. The legislature enacted Va. Code Ann. § 20-91(9) to permit the granting of a divorce to either spouse regardless of fault and without any inquiry into the quality of the relationship, when the parties have lived separate and apart for the required period. Living separate and apart requires more than mere physical separation. The act of physically separating must be coupled with the intent to end the marriage at the time of the separation.  But physical separation is required before the court can even look at the intent of the parties at the time of the separation.

 If you are dealing with a divorce in Prince William, Virginia or about to go through a divorce in Prince William, Virginia, contact us for help.

We will do our absolute best to help you get the best result possible based on the facts of your case. Our law firm has the necessary experience to assist you with this matter.

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Sris Law Group
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