Do you have a court ordered custody arrangement with your daughter's father either from a judge's ruling or a signed agreement? If the overnights...

If you live in a toxic home and are about to be 18 in 14 weeks how could you move out before your 18th birthday ?

Since you are older than 16, you can file a petition in Juvenile Court to be emancipated. This will allow you to be responsible for your own health...

How long will it take for someone to get custody of a child if her mother abanded her in a different state.?

Each case comes with its own timeline, so it's make estimates as to how long proceedings last. What are you referring to when you say custody? Are...

Is their any chance to get our kids back?

Until your parental rights are terminated, either voluntarily or through state action, you can file a petition to regain custody of your son. Any...

Twins now live with their mother. however son wants to live with his dad. age 12.5 is the feasibly in the state of Va. mother?

Custody in Virginia is determined by VA Code 20-124.2 and 20-124.3. Courts are reluctant to split up siblings unless there is good cause, and you...

There are legal aid services throughout Northern Virginia. Consult an organization called Legal Services of Northern Virginia. They have offices in...

There will probably not be any criminal charges, but your second marriage is automatically void since you were already married when the ceremony...

I would like to get custody of my step son?

Virginia decides who has custody of a child based on two statutes: 20-124.2 and 20-124.3. According to 20-124.2(B) the court may award custody to a...

Can my ex continue to collect CS even though the children live with their grandparents and not either one of us?

When a court orders child support payments, the payments cannot be modified without a subsequent court order changing the amount or stopping the...

My 15 year old daughter wants to move in with me because she's afraid of her mother. How do I get custody?

You can petition the court for a change of custody. If you are alleging serious abuse, you may be able to file on an emergency basis. Consulting an...