Child custody, rights of grand parents

Grandparents have no inherent custodial rights to your child. Unless permission is given, neither the doctor nor the school should be providing...

Example pleadings cannot be provided to you via this website. The motion to reinstate is merely a request to the court to re-open your case and...

How can I prove emotional abuse towards my 6 year old son without any witnesses?

Truth - you should really schedule a consultation with an experienced family law attorney. People may not be witnessing what is happening when your...

I was found guilty of sexual misconduct with a family member. I was 12 nul process..

You need to discuss the specific facts of your case with an experienced family law attorney. The facts you have provided are very limited (please...

What is the difference between legal and physical custody

The short answer - Legal custody addresses who has responsibility for the care and control of the child and who has the authority to make...

Can I get full custody of my kids?

When we talk about custody, we are talking about two different things - legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody addresses who has...

Is it illegal for the primary custodial parent to take child out of the state without the consent of the non-custodial parent?

You should discuss the specific facts of your case and the specific terms of your court orders with an experienced family law attorney. If there...

The simple answer is yes. Income is broadly defined. You should discuss the specific facts of your case with an experienced family law...

I was legally married with a son. My ex-husband abandoned us in my country. Can we sue him for a back child support ?

Child support is only retroactive to the date that you filed a petition for child support. And, unless there are exigent circumstances, a parent...

I threw a nerf bullet at my ex and he filed assault charges on me. Will this hurt my custody case?

The court looks at the factors listed in Virginia Code Section 20-124.3 when making a custody determination. Without knowing the specific facts of...