It is very unlikely that you can modify the vast majority of the terms of your divorce. However, if you are paying her spousal support or if you...

I want to adopt my aunt's daughter who is 13 years old. first, can i adopt her? how? and how much will this process cost me?

It is possible to adopt your cousin if your aunt is in agreement with the adoption or the child has been placed in foster care. Without further...

I agree with the previous poster. Preferred venue based on where the children have resided for the previous six months is Prince William. However,...

My daughter turns 18 in February and graduates from high school in June. Does child support end when she turns 18 or graduates?

The previous post is correct. If your daughter is still a full-time student, living in your home, and not supporting herself then you will receive...

Spouse alleges adultry. How do I respong if it is false?

If your spouse filed an Answer and Cross-Complaint then you have the opportunity to file a pleading called an Answer to the Cross-Complaint. In...

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Year of separation count toward alimony length?

There is no set time that spousal support must be awarded. Instead, the award of spousal support is based on the Virginia Code Section 20-107.1....

What are the ways to re open a divorce case after someone past away if you was not divorce long

For what purpose would be wanting to reopen the divorce? You cannot reopen a divorce and attempt to litigate issues when one of the parties is...

My 19 year old daughter says she is going to be emacipated. Isn't she already emacipated since she is already 19?

You are correct. There would be no need for her to be emancipated because she is no longer a minor under the Virginia Code.

I filed a petition to modify the visitation order that was put in 6 months ago and dont have the NCP current address.

Under the Virginia Code, a parent must notify the other parent and the court of their relocation. He is in violation of the current court order by...

Can we have a custody case moved from NC to VA if we can prove prejudice by the court?

Under the UCCJEA, a federal law, the first state that rules on custody and visitation has original and continuing jurisdiction. That state, also...