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Divorce Richmond Virginia Attorneys Cruelty Constructive Desertion Grounds

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Gayle v. Gayle

Facts:

Plaintiff former wife appealed a decree of the Circuit Court of Richmond (Virginia), which dismissed her bill of complaint praying that a divorce a mensa et thoro on the grounds of cruelty and constructive desertion granted defendant former husband be set aside and annulled because it had been procured by the fraud of the former husband perpetrated upon her and the court..

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Holdings:

The Virginia Court made the following holding:
  • Cohabitation between husband and wife during the pendency of the suit for divorce is considered a sufficient reason for the defendant’s belief that plaintiff spouse had abandoned the suit, and a justification for not appearing to make a defense. But where it is sought to set aside a decree on the ground that during the pendency of the divorce action the spouse who obtained it had condoned the other’s offenses by cohabiting as before, the burden of proving such cohabitation and condonation rests upon the assailant of the decree.

If you are dealing with a divorce in Richmond, Virginia or about to go through a divorce in Richmond, 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.

A Sris
Sris Law Group
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