Can a judge still make a father pay arrears though a court order if the mother has dropped the case thru DCSE?

Support payments become a judgment as a matter of law when they become due and are unpaid. Consequently, each installment of child support that...

Now what? Filed a non contested divorce myself. Both of us signed, notarized. Courthouse looked it over said was A-OK. Now this?

The clerks at the courthouse cannot provide legal advise. You can either ask for the Judge's law clerk directly and inquire into the error, or get...

I need a continuance to a Circuit court hearing regarding child custody. Can I get a continuance

You can request that the court continue your hearing based upon either (1) the fact that you need time to find counsel, and/or (2) based upon the...

Can I modify the visitation order which was listed in my divorce decree?

In order to modify an existing custody, visitation or child support order, the Court needs to first determine whether or not there has been a...

How can a parent file for a new custody hearing in a different venue and what should I expect at the hearing?

I advise that you hire counsel immediately. It is difficult to answer your question because I don't know who the custodial parent is, where the...

I have a 16 year old son that does not want to visit his father near Virginia Beach, VA.

In order to modify an existing custody, visitation or child support order, the Court needs to first determine whether or not there has been a...

A parent has a constitutional right to rear the child. So, the biological father's petition will be heard. In reviewing custody and visitation...

Do I have a right to an attorney in Circuit court even though its family court?

You can request that the court continue your hearing date in order to give you time to find counsel. Though, the court may deny the request if such...

How can i change my childs last name to my fiances? the real father has had no contact in two years

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. The...

I have been watching my granddaughter every week since she was 3 weeks old she is now 6 her moms new husband who is from india

Grandparents can petition, as a person with a legitimate interest, for visitation. If both parents to the child object to a grandparent having...