Can i get custody of my stepdaughter when my husband left us over 2 months ago for another women we live in Virginia NEED HELP

A parent has a fundamental liberty interest in the care, custody and control of their children. A person with a legitimate interest in the child...

Does my last order supercede the first

You should speak with an experienced family law attorney and review the terms of your orders with them. Your last order should govern. However,...

What are my chances, mother vs grandmother

Is there a current custody order, or are you acting under an informal agreement? If an initial petition - A parent has a fundamental liberty...

If I'm not married but been with him for 8 years, & have 3 kids together , including a newborn, can he legally just Put me out ?

Common law marriages are not recognized in Virginia. So, you are not able to request that the court grant you spousal support, not able to request...

Does my prenuptial agreement have an expiration date? Below is a paragraph that makes me think it expires on my 8th anniversary.

You should bring your full agreement to an experienced family law attorney for an in depth and thorough explanation. That provision, in and of...

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What is the benefit of having expert witnesses in a child custody case and where do I start looking for my own expert witness?

I agree with Mr. Wilson and Mr. Hahn, Also, note that no matter what, the court will always assess the facts and evidence next to the factors...

What are the guidelines concerning spousal support prior to a signed separation agreement or alimony decree

Spousal support is very subjective, and you should speak with an experienced family law attorney about the specific facts of your case....

Private school

You should start by delivering the last custody and visitation order off at the children's school. You should then speak with an experienced family...

I have joint costudy in VA and is moving to NC what can I do?

NC will enforce your VA, but registering your order in NC will not in and of itself transfer jurisdiction over the custody and visitation matter to...

If my ex-spouse has a child with someone else, is that a change in circumstance for the child support I pay her?

The child support guidelines provided under Virginia Code section 20-108.2 are presumed to be correct, but the court does have in its discretion...