How do I change my son's last name from my maiden name to my married last name without his father's permission?

In order to change the last name of a minor (child under 18), you must attempt to give notice to your child's father, have a hearing date set, and...

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I don't have an attorney for my case an would like to know "Can I drop documents off to a judge myself before court?"

The judge who decides your motion will decide solely on the basis of the evidence that is presented at the hearing on the motion. There are strict...

Guardian ad litem fee question - Virginia - both parents living and suppose to pay child support to child.

Your situation underscores the truth of the old adage, "No good deed goes unpunished". It's not clear from your question what you mean by "they"--...

Is getting emancipated the only way to stop your parents from being your power of attorney?

Your boyfriend needs to find out if there is a court order appointing his parents or one of them as his legal guardian or as conservator of his...

I agree with the other answers, assuming your case is in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, and not in Circuit Court. If the case...

If my ex gets married and adopts his new wife's children, will my child's support be decreased?

In Virginia, a child support order cannot be modified unless the party seeking the modification can show a material change in circumstance from the...

Why would the other party's attorney ask for my attorney's name in an upcoming child custody case?

His attorney wants to know your attorney's name so that his attorney can communicate something to your attorney. You are a represented party ;...

Reconcile divorce in VA more than ones is this bad?

You say you have an attorney who advised you before you filed your second divorce case. That's the best person to advise you on the legal...

She doesn't want me around the boyfriends kids..threatening to keep them from him and child support, what can we do?

If your boyfriend disagrees with his children's mother on this issue, he should consult with an attorney for suggestions about what he should do in...

What reasons do I need to be able to live with my dad?

I'm sorry your parents are going to separate. That's a very hard thing for you and your brother to go through. But, to answer your question, you...