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Will a notorized agreement between two spouses hold up in court if I was threatened if i didnt sign it?

Answered 14 years and 9 months ago by William/J Joanis (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
In many states postnuptial agreements are enforceable.  In Virginia I think the child support element is not enforceable, as it is against public policy. Barrett v. Gibbs-Barrett, Record No. 0889-07-1 (Va. App. 2/26/2008) (Va. App., 2008)  The custody issue would also seem not amenable to a prospective agreement where the parties have reconciled.  As to the property, I'd hate to guess. For peace of mind, I'd see a lawyer in Virginia.... Read Answer
In many states postnuptial agreements are enforceable.  In Virginia I think the child support element is not enforceable, as it is against... Read Answer

Can I sue my husband''s mistress? She is a main reason for the breakup of a 27 year marriage.

Answered 14 years and 9 months ago by William/J Joanis (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
The suit that once existed for a trollop who destroyed a mortgage was Alienation of Affection.  Virginia does not allow those suits.I believe only Hawaii, Illinois, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Dakota, and Utah, have such actions.  So, you cannot sue the 22 year old for being squired around town by a 53 year old man.  What on earth a 22 year old woman sees in a 53 year old man is another question, but I doubt it is something you have a right to sue for.    ... Read Answer
The suit that once existed for a trollop who destroyed a mortgage was Alienation of Affection.  Virginia does not allow those suits.I believe... Read Answer

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