Questions answered by Deborah Ann Johnson Wilson

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Can I file for divorce in VA if my husband already filed in TN?

Deborah's answer | Answered on August 14, 2014

Your question cannot be accurately answered in this forum. There are too many outstanding questions that must be answered before resolving this...

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How long does child support continue in VA? Graduation, 18 or 19?

Deborah's answer | Answered on August 14, 2014

Answers provided my colleagues accurately reflects the law regarding child support. However, If the children's living situation is as dire as you...

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Will/can ex be responsible for post secondary education expenses based on WA state support order filed in VA?

Deborah's answer | Answered on August 14, 2014

Although Virginia courts lack the authority to require a parent to pay for a child's college education, if there is an agreement between the...

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Should I bring property ex has requested with me to court?

Deborah's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

If you have a court order setting forth when and how certain items should be returned, you must comply with the order. If there is no order, or...

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Will my daughter have to wait tell shes 18

Deborah's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

18 is the age of majority in the Commonwealth of Virginia. If she was living with you,the father would be legally obligated to pay child support...

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At a loss with minor child's visitation?

Deborah's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

Your question cannot be addressed in this forum because it is fact specific and requires further inquiry. What, if any other, information do you...

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My ex is $8500 behind in support (he refuses to keep employment). At what point is there a serious consequence?

Deborah's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

Sorry you have to chase this man around for child support. Please confer with a family lawyer in your state to address all options. Best of luck~

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My daughter don't want to go for visitation with her dad for the last two weeks of summervisitation,do I need to let her go

Deborah's answer | Answered on July 28, 2014

You must comply with the terms of the order. However, if you have reason to believe the child is being mistreated, and the father is acting...

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

Deborah's answer | Answered on July 25, 2014

You have a right to "hire" counsel of your choice. If you cannot afford a lawyer, there is no guarantee the case will be continued. The grant...

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Do we need a family law attorney

Deborah's answer | Answered on July 22, 2014

A child support obligation in the Commonwealth of Virginia is retroactive to date of filing, provided that due diligence was exercised in...

Deborah Ann Johnson Wilson's Answers (748)

Can I file for divorce in VA if my husband already filed in TN?

How long does child support continue in VA? Graduation, 18 or 19?

Will/can ex be responsible for post secondary education expenses based on WA state support order filed in VA?

Should I bring property ex has requested with me to court?

Will my daughter have to wait tell shes 18

At a loss with minor child's visitation?

My ex is $8500 behind in support (he refuses to keep employment). At what point is there a serious consequence?

My daughter don't want to go for visitation with her dad for the last two weeks of summervisitation,do I need to let her go

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

Do we need a family law attorney