I just received a complaint for divorce from my spouse, do I need to hire an attorney to answer the complaint.

You need to hire a lawyer in the same state -- ideally the same county -- as the court where the divorce case was filed. That does not mean that...

It depends on the wording of the agreement and the order -- but if it doesn't say anything about it, under child support nor under custody, then...

If one pays child support before the court date for which summoned for owing that support, does one still have to appear?

He has to go to court UNLESS the two parents (and any lawyers involved, and the DCSE/DSS if involved) sign a Consent Order agreeing that the...

I'm 16 years old and I don't want to live with my parents

Contact the Tahirih Justice Center 6402 Arlington Blvd, Suite 300 Falls Church, VA 22042 Phone: 571-282-6161 Fax: 571-282-6162 TTY:...

I have a boyfriend he is married can i petition him?

If neither he nor his wife lives in the U.S., he can't get a divorce in the U.S. Every state has residency requirements for divorce. Each state...

"Mediation" is not something you can force someone to go to, but there are other ways you can get a chance to talk to her, at least if there isn't...

How do I motivate my divorce attorney?

Generally, I've found that the best reminder tactics for the average attorney are a brief, cheerful, focused phone call at regular intervals, such...

My wife and I signed the MSA 6 month ago, but now she says that does not want to divorce.

If you have lived apart for six months, since you have what sounds like a complete agreement and no children, you are free to file for divorce, or...

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Can you recommend a simple child support calculator in VA (that clearly explains what can be deducted from income)?

If you want to do the math yourself, here's the state code section with the progressive table for doing the guidelines, and the exact definitions...

Where do we need to get marriage license?

Whether you can or can't afford a lawyer does not depend on a certain amount of money, it is "relative" -- it depends on what is at stake. You...