In the state of Virginia, do I have to be married to my partner in order for him to adopt my son from a previous relationship?

Yes, you must be married to your partner in order for a stepparent adoption to be granted. Speaking with an experienced adoption attorney to walk...

If a person hits you - regardless of their relationship to you - then it is assault. You can contact the police, make a police report, and pursue...

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Can the courts stop a custodial parent from forgiving arrears and closing case

No, it is extremely unlikely that a court would deny the mother's request to forgive the noncustodial parent's arrears. All that needs to be done...

Can the mother regain custody? Can I eventually have her parental rights terminated based on mental health?

It is extremely unlikely that, if what you're saying is true, that she would be awarded physical custody. If she has failed to comply with the JDR...

I have a property with my mother, both names on the title. in divorce what can the ex-wife claim on this property?

I agree with previous counsel that you will need to hire an experienced family law attorney. You have the burden to prove that the property was not...

After a court order is issued, if you go back to court, is it true you can't bring it up again?

You are correct, once a court order is entered neither party may relitigate facts and circumstances that occurred prior to the entry of that order....

I turned 18 in January and I'm going to file my own taxes for the first time who claims the child support check me or my mom?

Your mother is the recipient of the child support. However, for purposes of calculating income, child support is not considered earned income.

Can the father (non custodial parent) of my daughter come back and fight for custodial custody if he moved out of state?

Either parent can ask the court to review the current order and modify custody if there has been a change in circumstance that justifies changing...

How can my kids adopt their step -dad as legal father?

If the biological father has gone more than 6 months without contacting the children then your husband and you could file for Petition for a...

Is an attorney needed to file for show cause in a civil case involving child custody & visitation?

I would highly recommend retaining counsel for the custody case the show cause. The Motion for Show Cause could result in being found guilty with...