Do parents in jail have custody rights to their child?

In order to modify an existing custody and/or visitation order, the Court needs to first determine whether or not there has been a change of...

I have been divorced 18yrs and now my ex wants to reduce/stop the alimony agreement stated in our divorce decree.

I advise that you speak to an attorney about the specific facts of your case. I cannot answer your question without more information. These matters...

We are not separated but troubled. Can husband take daughters out of state on vacation against my will, I am not allowed to go.

Unless there is an existing custody order, both parents have equal rights to care for their child and/or to make major decisions for their child.

Husband's ex lost home to foreclosure & forcibly evicted 6wks ago. Husband was not informed.

You should review the facts of your specific case with counsel. In order to modify an existing custody and/or visitation order (assuming there...

My childs father is claiming low income for child support. He is able to make more that he does. He is underemployed.

I don' t have enough information to adequately advise you, so you should talk to counsel. However, I alert you to the following: 1. Virginia Code...

My son and daughter are visiting the father I have primary now he refuses to give them back

You should really talk to an attorney to discuss the specifics of your case. If the father is violating an existing custody and/or visitation...

Of i have primary custody can father keep me from picking my kids up

You should really talk to an attorney to discuss the specifics of your case. If the father is constantly violating an existing custody and/or...

Can the other parent take the child out of state without the others' permission?

I advise that you discuss the specifics of your case with an experienced family law attorney. In the event the opposing party is violating an...

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How would i get custody of my nephew?

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...

I have sole custody of my child and I just want to add my last name before his father's last name.

I advise that you review Virginia Code Section 8.01-217, and further advise that you discuss the specifics of your case with an attorney. In...