Did the Supreme Court ruling on legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states make second parent adoption legal in VA now?

Step-parent adoptions are available in Virginia. Also, the March 2013 amendment to the D.C. Domestic Partnership Judicial Determination of...

Non custodial parent refuses to provide parent with sole physical custody with locations of third party location visitation.

You should review the terms of your custody and visitation order with an experienced attorney. It is unclear why a third party is visiting with...

Can my mother force me to stay with her? what kind of legal changes would there be if I live with my father?

You should speak to your parents about your preference. Your mother's move likely warrants a modification of the current custody and visitation...

What are my options?

You should speak to your parents about your preference. Also, if you are sixteen or older and you want to petition the court for emancipation,...

I want to be able to see my daughter and my ex won't allow it! She's going to ask that my rights be terminated.

Regarding your parental rights - Virginia courts are hesitant to terminate someone's parental rights simply because they do not have a strong...

Your last custody and visitation order controls, and the power of attorney executed by your ex- does not transfer any form of "legal custody" to...

Can my husband go back to court for custody/visitation a few months after approved divorce?

In order to modify an existing order, the Court needs to first determine whether there has been a change of circumstances since entry of the last...

Can I obtain supervised visitation for my child?

In determining custody and visitation, the court reviews the facts of your individual case next to the factors listed in Virginia Code Section...

If I get a legal contract/document draw up for me to get emancipated, if both of my parents sign it can I be emancipated.

I advise that you review Virginia Code Section 16.1-333. The statute clearly states what is necessary for a Court to declare a child emancipated...

How can I go about being emancipated?

I advise that you review Virginia Code Section 16.1-333. The statute clearly states what is necessary for a Court to declare a child emancipated...