QUESTION
My husband is addicted to opioids. I want to leave, but in doing so, am I more likely to lose my house if I bail first?
Asked on Sep 11th, 2019 on Divorce - Virginia
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My husband and I are about to hit our 30 year wedding anniversary. Recently he took a months worth of his opioid prescription Vicodin and half the amount of time. He has basically had to detox at home for fear of the public knowing. He has missed 2 1/2 days of work this week and been very angry and hard to live with. Her children are 21 and 25 and only one lives at home but it is still hard on him I feel like if I keep putting up with it I am enabling his habit. I am at the end of my patience as it is affecting my health and my job.
1 ANSWER
Lawyers.com offers general information and not legal advice. Your question is fact-specific and seeks legal advice. If your question is whether you can obtain a divorce based upon the facts presented the answer will depend on whether you have grounds to file for divorce. In Virginia, examples of grounds include: separate and apart for one year; separate and apart for 6 months if there is a property settlement agreement and there are no minor children; desertion; cruelty, to name a few. Once you have a basis for initiating a divorce, all of the other issues referenced in your summary may be presented as factors and circumstances leading to the dissolution of the marriage.
It is recommended that you consult with an experienced family lawyer in your area to discuss this matter in greater details. Most lawyers charge by the hour, therefore, make sure you discuss the lawyer's hourly rate and how consultations are billed. This will eliminate any confusion in the future. Best of luck~
Answered on Sep 16th, 2019 at 6:54 AM