What are my rights as a father regarding custody?

Without knowing what is actually contained in the custody/visitation order, it is difficult to advise you how to proceed. I suggest you at least...

Does my child’s father have the right to change my sons last name?

Virginia Code Section 8.01-217 governs name changes of minor children. In order to change the name of a minor child, both parents must consent to...

What should I do if my divorce proceedings have stopped at filing depositions?

In lieu of depositions, you can file with the court affidavits from yourself and from a corroborating witness. The information you would need to...

My daughter has left her husband who emotional abuse her. She had to leave her son because he wouldn’t let her take him.

Your daughter would file a Petition for Custody with the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. At this point, her husband could also file...

You would not be able to file for a modification of the current support order. The court will not order a parent to support his/her child once that...

Child support

Your wife will have to show that since the entry of the last child support order, there has been a material change in circumstances which would...

Divorce from an incarcerated spouse

Since he is incarcerated, the court will appoint a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) to protect his interests and rights. A GAL is a licensed attorney....

Am I responsible for alimony if we've been separated for over 3 years?

Your wife can either file for spousal support in the Juvenile and a Domestic Relations District Court or ask for spousal support incident to the...

Can a criminal attorney represent a client in a custody case?

There is no rule that an attorney must only practice in one area of the law. There are many attorneys who practice in different areas of the law....

Can I file for alimony

You can file a petition for spousal support in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. The court will set a trial date. When...