What Every Virginia Military Wife Needs to Know About Divorce?

What Every Virginia Military Wife Needs to Know About Divorce?

In a regular divorce, at least one spouse must have lived in Virginia for at least six months prior to the commencement of the divorce action. In a military divorce, the military spouse must have been stationed in Virginia for at least six months, but doesn’t have to plan to stay in Virginia.

Is it illegal to cheat on your spouse in Virginia?

In Virginia, adultery is defined as the act of sexual intercourse by a married person with any person who is not their spouse. It is a ground for divorce under Virginia Code § 20-91. It is also illegal, a Class 4 misdemeanor according to Virginia Code § 18.2-2017

Can you change your mind after signing up for the military?

If you change your mind about joining the military, you can request to be released from the delayed enlistment process—no matter what your recruiter tells you. Most enlistments into the military are through the delayed enlistment process (DEP). The DEP is a legal, binding contract.

Can you back out after you swear in at MEPS?

It is not a legal binding contract. However, There is a possibility that the station you were recruited from would permanently disqualify you from MEPS. If that happens you would not be able to join any branch in any state. A DEP discharge is the worst for a recruiter and the station.