Alimony in State of Virginia

Unfortunately, if the agreement did not state that spousal support was modifiable, the court is unable to grant the relief that you are looking...

How far do parental rights go when someone else has custodial?

As long as your parental rights have not been terminated, you have a duty to support your child. You also may petition the court to award you...

Your final decree of divorce may provide for child custody and support matters to be remanded to the juvenile and domestic relations district...

Can the father obtain custody of 3 year old daughter?

You should consult with a family law attorney in your area to plan the best response to the mother's filings. You may be able to ask the court to...

Who can come into the courtroom with me during a custody hearing?

It depends whether you are in J&DR or Circuit Court. In J&DR, the hearings are closed because the cases are sealed. In Circuit court, hearings...

I am taking my ex-wife back to court to amend the child support, should I have a lawyer & what wille be used to detemine support

The court will consider your income, her income, the cost of health insurance, and the cost of childcare, if any. You can ask the court to deviate...

Joint Bank Account After Separation

If the accounts are titled in your sole name you do not need to provide your wife with access to your personal accounts.

Home Mortgage

The answer depends on the wording of your separation agreement. It should specify whether you need to remove your ex-spouse's name and, if so, a...

Child support

The husband's income will not be included with the mother's income for purposes of establishing child support. You can ask the court for a...

What are my rights?

If you signed a separation agreement dealing with issues of equitable distribution, support and custody, the fact that your husband's mistress was...