Deployment Vs Custody

Last summer there were substantial changes to custody and visitation statutes to safeguard matters for military members. For instance, Va. Code...

How long will it take once child support papers are served for it to go to court

Servicemembers have rights under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, SCRA. One of those rights is continuing a civil matter during the time...

I sold my house while married to make the down payment on a new home which is in my name. Is it marital property?

Va. Code 20-107.3 is the code to look at. Property classification is one of the more challenging aspects of equitable distribution. "Marital...

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Infant overnight visits start at what age in Virginia?

Matters of custody and visitation are decided by reference to the factors in Va. Code 20-124.3. You would first consider factor "1. The age and...

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My husband in texas wants to divorce me? I live now in VA. Should I accept his divorce letter when I don't want to divorce?

If you don't participate, you will proceed without you. The question is how much he can do. This becomes a challenging matter of jurisdictional...

Is it possible to adopt my girlfriend's daughter if the birth father is unknown?

If you note, many people in the legal profession use the title "attorney and counselor at law." An attorney at law could provide you the steps...

Child Support

Most likely, your decree will not block her claim for support. Public policy favors children receiving support. Contracts that block a court's...

Can a non-custodial parent's visitation be transferred to a grandparent via a limited POA?

If the custody/visitation order in effect does not provide for grandparent visitation, then a parent can deny the grandparents visitation. A...

In virginia, can a husband kick out his wife of 25 years, who has given up her career to be a caregiver for his parents?

First, don't take legal advice from your husband. Virginia courts apply the factors of Va. Code 20-107.3 to equitably divide property incident...

If I buy my 13 year old son a cell phone can the primary parent take it away any time he wants to?

Both parents should be on the same position with regard to discipline of a child. The simple solution would be to make an exception to...