Do I need to respond to summons for an amendment to child support?

You should definitely speak to an area attorney prior to filing anything in court or entering your appearance. There are certain requirements for...

Virginia child support

I would refer you to section 20-108.2 of the Code of Virginia: Where there is an existing court or administrative order or written agreement...

The mother of my child is not up-holding our court ordered visitation due to my incarceration, is this legal?

It depends on the language of the custody/visitation order as to whether she is in true violation for not providing visitation. The question if...

Child support

The Court speaks through its orders and therefore whether you have visitation depends on the language of the order. Primary physical custody...

In divorce cases, the Court is limited on what relief it can award based on the law. Punitive damages are not a type of relief that can be awarded...

WHAT IS THE CRITERIA FOR OVERTURNING SOLE CUSTODY IN VA - HOW DO I REMOVE A GAL WHO IGNORED EVIDENCE OF PHYSCAL ABUSE

I would note that generally the GAL is released from his or her appointment after the case is concluded. If you do file a petition to modify...

The timing of an appeal depends on which court you are appealing: Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (J&DR) or Circuit Court. In J&DR...

Husband has deferred disposition for domestic assault. Have had incidents since. No action taken by police, why?

There are many unknown that would need to be answered before an attorney could advise you on this issue. The first unknown are the terms of the...

What do I do if the landlord want to breach the contract?

The answer to your question depends on the exact language of the lease regarding the rent. An attorney would need to review this language before...

Affidavit for changing name ? Need advice

For any name changes you will need to file a Petition for Name Change with the local Circuit Court. There are certain steps that need to be taken...