Non-binding contracts are typically used when two parties want to put down preliminary discussions on paper to make sure they're on the same page, but don't want to explicitly agree to anything yet. A letter of intent is a good example of a non-binding contract.
Generally, a contract is only binding when all parties to the agreement sign. However, in some cases, you can still enforce an unsigned written contract. In such scenarios, if a party shows that they intend for the agreement to bind them, the contract can be legally binding and enforceable.
As a contract exists as a legally binding agreement between interested parties, it can be legally modified after being signed. But this happens only with the agreement of all the parties and by adding an extra section, called a 'rider'.
Uncontested Divorce: A term used to describe a divorce case where the spouses have resolved all outstanding issues regarding support, property, and children. The ground upon which the divorce is based is usually the “no fault” ground of six (6) months or one (1) year separation.
There are 3 basic steps in filing for divorce: a bill of complaint which specifies the grounds for divorce and opens the case file, submission of a decree of reference, and submission of a decree of divorce which the judge will sign.
If you have been living separate and apart for more than one year and have a signed Property Settlement Agreement, or if you have been living separate and apart for more than six months and have no minor children and have a signed Property Settlement Agreement, you have an uncontested divorce and the process can take ...
A contested divorce in Virginia occurs when couples disagree on key aspects like asset division, child custody, or the divorce itself, often leading to court intervention, while an uncontested divorce happens when couples agree on all major issues and proceed without court trials.