Legal Opinion
Bandas v. Bandas
Richmond County Circuit Court
Decided November 19, 1991No. Case No. N-7330-DPublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
By JUDGE MELVIN R. HUGHES, JR.
The wife (Kay) in this divorce proceeding, pursuant to a written agreement to arbitrate issues of support and equitable distribution, has moved the Court to confirm the arbitrator’s award. The husband (William) opposes on the ground that the award is unconscionable and violates public policy. Kay also moves for attorney’s fees as sanctions under § 8.01-271.1.
After Kay filed for divorce in April, 1989, the parties jointly moved the Court to enter an order submitting their disputes on these issues to arbitration. The order was entered on January 3, 1990, and…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Smoot v. SmootSupreme Court of Virginia · 1987
- Howerin Residental Sales Corp. v. Century Realty of Tidewater, Inc.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1988
- Colley v. ColleySupreme Court of Virginia · 1963
- County of Prince William v. RauSupreme Court of Virginia · 1990
- Rock v. RockCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 1988
3Cited by1 opinion
- Bandas v. BandasRichmond County Circuit Court · 1993