How do I reverse a court order?

If a portion of your pension was awarded to you ex-spouse, it is likely a property award. Property awards are not typically modified. You could...

Can my ex husband just stop paying the alimony ordered in our Property Settlement order because he lost a business contract?

Property settlement agreements are initially contracts. They frequently get Incorporated into orders, and thereby gain the nature of court orders...

Child Support

Sort of true. Normally a parent cannot be voluntarily unemployed or underemployed. The risks of a new career cannot be passed off to the...

Is the non custodial parent able to relocate without being charged with "abandonment?"

The meaning of "abandonment" depends upon the circumstance where it arises. Abandonment can be leaving a martial relationship without just cause or...

Your signed agreement is in the nature of a contract. It can be enforced with contract remedies, e.g., specific performance (pay the money). A...

What do I do when a child whom I have custody of decides to live with the non custodial parent and child support stops

The best practice is to follow the advice that it takes a court order to change a court order. Therefore, you and the other parent would submit an...

There is no single paramour clause. It depends upon what the clause says. Some say "no overnight guests with whom one has a romantic...

Do you have a right to remain silent?

There are two doctrines in play. One is marital privilege. The second is spousal immunity. Rule 2:504 SPOUSAL TESTIMONY AND MARITAL...

As my colleague said, age 18. Custody matters are decided using the best interest of the child factors at Va. Code 20-124.3. Factor "8. The...

As the JDR court has done, the circuit court is also establishing a process to conduct remote hearings. However, it does require the agreement...