It certainly seems like your husband is trying to take advantage of you. You should not sign any document that is not carefully reviewed by an...

If your spouse is in agreement and will accept the Complaint for Divorce without being formally served, that will expedite the process. He can...

Relocation and child custody

You will need to file a notice of your new address at least 30 days in advance. At that point the Father may try to prevent (enjoin) your...

Do I have legal rights to remove/refuse my son from counseling w/ his mother? No court order on counseling.

As a joint legal custodian, you have the right to consent or not consent to medical treatment, including mental health therapy, for your son....

Do I need a lawyer

While you are not required to hire a lawyer, it may be very beneficial for you to have an attorney present to advocate for you and make sure you...

Will I get alimony for being married for 30 yrs

Whether or not you will be awarded alimony depends on a number of factors, including your income, your spouse's income, health conditions, the...

What to except from child support hearing?

You will need to present the evidence necessary to calculate child support in Virginia, which includes (1) your income, (2) the father's income,...

Can I move into my boyfriends house with my children after being legally separate from my husband ? How long ?

If you have a temporary (pendente lite) custody order in place, it may prohibit you moving into your boyfriend's house with your children. If not,...

Should I search for a lawyer in the state where divorce/child support agreement was reached or the state in which both live now?

Since you both live in VA now, VA should assume jurisdiction over both custody and child support issues. In order to pursue modification, you will...

You may want to file for divorce based on desertion and serve your husband by publication if you do not have a specific address for him. You can...