If I was married in japan. Do I need a divorce in america?

Virginia has jurisdiction to grant your divorce so long as either you or your spouse meet the residency requirements of Virginia Code Section...

Can I, or my wife, change my (step) daughters last name if her bio-father has never been in her life.

A party may petition the Circuit Court where the child resides to change the minor child's last name. In the event one of the child's parent does...

Do I have a chance in keeping my 14 year old child with me?

The standard used by the court in any custody and visitation determination is "best interests of the child". The court considers many factors when...

If I am the only parent with income(noncustodial) is the amount for Family Insurance subtracted from monthly support amount?

The fact that you carry and pay for the health insurance of the child is a deviation for child support calculation purposes. However, I note, that...

Might be getting divorce over financial obligations my wife brings in 30 percent of income and wont pay but 7 percent of bills

I'm not sure what your question is, but I do advise that Virginia is an equitable distribution state. This means that the Court reviews the entire...

My wife and I want to get temp custody of my of my two grand children. There father sales drugs and the mother does drugs.

I advise that you review the facts of your case with counsel. A parent has a fundamental liberty interest in the care, custody and control of...

If you want to get emancipated it says you have to have a place to live are you allowed to get and apartment with a roommate?

I advise that you review Virginia Code Section 16.1-333. If you are sixteen or older and want to petition the court for emancipation, you will need...

I want to file for divorce from my husband but have some questions about my (not our) child, and the separation period?

I advise that you speak with an experienced family law attorney, as well as glance at Virginia Code Section 20-91. In the event you and your...

A person cannot be relieved of their parental rights simply because they do not want to provide financial support to that child. Unless a third...

What kind of rights does of a father who has been proven to be the father and he persued the whole thing

Both parents have equal rights to a child. Virginia Code Section 20-124.3 lists the relevant factors that the court will consider in deciding "best...