Part of the answer to your question will be determined by the language of the provision in your order. A common phrase used is something along the...

Y do I need to file for custody in the county where

If the step dad has custody pursuant to a court order, then you would petition to modify that order in the court that issued it unless everyone has...

Child Support while Disabled and on Workers Comp

Child support is based upon each parent's income. You can petition the court that ordered support to modify the amount of support when there is a...

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What does it mean by gifts, awards, bonuses under the VA child support law?

Start from the proposition that the law favors children. "Income" for purposes of child support is more broadly construed than "income" for...

As other responses noted, statute of limitations is not the correct concept to apply here. An order becomes final 21 days after the judge signs...

My boyfriend has to pay alimony, if we get married and he looses his job will i be responsible to pay her

The short answer, from a legal standpoint, is no. You would not be legally bound to pay his support obligations. However, from a practical...

I have a separation agreement and have been separated 1 year. What is the next step?

File a complaint for divorce with the circuit court. Wait for them to issue a summons. Pick up the summons and complaint from the court. Mail...

Does a non-custodial parent have any rights in the decision making regarding daycare arrangements?

It would not be a joint custody arrangement if only the custodial parent makes decisions. There are two aspects to custody: legal and...

I have primary custody in Virginia. my ex has visitiation and took the kids out of state without telling me. Is that legal?

It depends upon what your custody/visitation order says. If it says that neither parent will remove the children from the state without the...

What effect does it have if I register a Virginia custody order with a new state of residence?

Virginia retains the authority to enforce its order so long as the order remains in effect. However, that may do little good for you if nobody is...