Joint custody case - GAL wants biological dad's wife to take 4-year-old to psych appts. Neutral person?

I agree with Cassie. Additionally, if the GAL is not returning your calls, you should let the Court know -- assuming, you're not calling the GAL...

A hospital placed a lien against our home for an individual with a name similar to my husband's...how do I get it removed

The first thing I'd do is go to the hospital with your documents and forms of ID and talk with their general counsel or someone in their legal...

Do I have the right as the custodial parent to ask my ex to see her residence before allowing my daughter to spend the night?

Probably not. The Court has likely ordered visitation, so those visits must continue. If you feel the home is unsuitable you can file a petition to...

If the father of my child smokes marijuana can he lose his rights as a father?

Courts take substance abuse very seriously. However, the Court wasn't there while father was abusing, so you'll need to find some way of proving...

If I have joint temporary legal custody with biological dad do I have to agree to GAL's visitation arrangements?

The GAL is appointed by the court to conduct an independent investigation. You are you required to agree with the GAL and the GAL is not required...

File a show cause petition with the court to force the father to explain why he missed the visits. The visits are not for the parents, but for the...

If the Prof and counselors think CPS needs to be called they should call CPS. In fact, some would tell you that they have an obligation to CPS if...

At what age does a child in VA get to have an opinion on who s/he wants to live with?

The older and more mature the child is, the more credibility the Court will give to the child's opinion. Certainly, a 12 year old may be mature...

NCP has moved beyond normal range of visitation. CP cannot accomodate to NCP requests.

You should consult with a local attorney to review all your documents, but generally, when one parent moves away from the child such that...

Can my ex-husband keep me from giving my son prescribed ADD medication?

You should file a motion in Court to amend the custody order to include these medical decisions. The father may fight this and bring in his own...