Use minor kids to testify in divorce court

A child's preference is a factor the court could consider in determining the best interests of the child standard for a custody/visitation matter. ...

How do I go about obtaining emergency child custody?

I would recommend speaking to the GAL prior to filing any emergency motion. Although most parents would share the same concerns that you have...

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Am I required to be separated for one year? Is there any way it can be done quicker? Is that called filing on fault grounds?

As noted previously there are a number of fault grounds that allow a party to file without waiting the required 12 month period. In addition,...

1. Should I file for divorce in NC or VA? 2. As I am unemployed, will he be required to pay for the legal cost?

I would recommend you speak to an area family law attorney in Virginia for advice as to whether you have a case to file for divorce in Virginia. ...

You should speak to an attorney as soon as possible, because there are certain issues that might arise as part of the divorce in Virginia,...

How to kick someone out of my house who is technically a guest?

As noted before the first step with any situation such as this is to ask her to leave voluntarily and make sure you put this in writing. If she...

When do courts allow a parent to move with the child? It's only an hour away and he can still visit his father on the weekend.

One of the big questions is whether your MSA was incorporated into a Final Order of Divorce or through a separate court order, since this greatly...

It seems that your question goes whether your alimony will end due to cohabitation. This question is very fact dependent, since there is no set...

Can I sue my parents?

Given the complexity of the situation and possible ramifications, you should consider speaking to an attorney prior to going to the magistrate or...

Will the Family court in the State of Virginia accept the Domestic Foreign Order and therefore change the jurisdiction to VA

As was noted previously you will need to register the support order in the Virginia courts before starting the modification. I would also...