I'm marry got pregnant. The man i got pregnant by sign the birth certificate. Does my husband have any rights on the chil.

There is a generalized presumption that children born during a marriage are a product of the marriage. So, the presumption would favor your husband...

Can I restrice where visitation can occur?

This looks like a new circumstance that has developed since the last order of visitation. So, it would be appropriate to seek a new visitation...

Child is 13 years old.Mother has custody.child wants to live with father.

The short answer is yes, the father could get in trouble. There is most likely an order of custody and visitation. Court orders can only be...

Can I move my 13yr old son out of state if i have physical custody and have informed my ex

Since you refer to your "ex," I assume this is a post-divorce situation and there is an existing custody/visitation order. The existing order is...

Divorced in va. dec. 2009. Our PSA stated that she gets her marital share of my retirement. Can it be amended or is it too late?

It looks like the 21-day period for a court to modify an order has expired. So has the 30 day window for an appeal, not that an appeal would have...

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I am a survivor of domestc violence and I am in need of spousal support

If you wish spousal support only, contact your local juvenile and domestic relations district (JDR) court to file a spousal support action. If...

Matters of custody and visitation in Virginia are determined by the "best interest" factors found at Va. Code 20-124.3. Factor 8 says, "The...

I want out of this hellish marriage but how with a stubborn spouse? Is my divorce now considered contested?

Va. Code 20-149 and 20-155 require marital agreements to be in writing and signed by the parties. Until you receive a signed agreement, you don't...

It appears there was a hearing. The judge likely found facts sufficient to establish guilt, but, under Va. Code 18.2-57.3, deferred the finding for...

How can I get my child support increased?

The following comments are based on the assumption that you have a Va. support order, continue to reside in Va., and your ex-husband moved to...