I need advice as to what I can do to get custody of my grand daughter who was abused.

You can file a petition for custody with the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Distritct Court in the jurisdiction where the child resides. Virginia...

Can I fill for abandonment?

You are correct that generally, you would need the consent of the natural father in order for your husband to adopt the child. However, Virginia...

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How is it possible for a non custodial parent to file an assault charge against the custodial parents spouse for the child when

Your spouse should speak with an attorney as soon as possible in order to properly defend himself against this allegation.

I was married for 4.5 years, we are currently going through a divorce. Am I entitled to spousal support and what consider in VA

You can always ask for the Court to award you spousal support in your Complaint or Cross-Complaint, but support is never guaranteed. The court MUST...

Is there a law that states who claims the child on taxes?

Generally speaking, the custodial parent (parent with whom the child lived for the longer period of time during the year) has the right to claim...

Grandparents in Virginia can petition the court for visitation with their grandchild. The rules for grandparent visitation depend on whether it is...

Will I have to pay my wife alimony if I make $7,000 more than her per year?

Refer to Virginia Code Section 20-107.1 for a list of the factors the court MUST consider before making an award of spousal support to a party....

How do I represent myself in a child custody and visitation case?

You are going to have to show two things: 1) that since the entry of the last custody/visitation order, there has been a material change of...

If you need an agreement written up, I suggest you consult with a family law attorney. An attorney will be able to draft a separation agreement for...

My son has a friend(16 years old) that is being abused. How hard would it be to gain custody of the child if i obtained proof.

You should report any suspected abuse to Child Protective Services and allow them to conduct a proper investigation into the allegations. Generally...