Va. Code § 20-146.26. Registration of child custody determination. A. A child custody determination issued by a court of another state may be...

How to deal with a Protective Order and an Appeal?

If you withdraw your appeal, the case is returned to JDR court and the PO remains in effect. You probably don't want that. If she appears on...

How do I stop support for one child turning 18, and still support my second child?

As a general proposition, it takes an order to replace an order. So, as my colleague suggested, file a petition to modify support in the court that...

Which state has jurisdiction?

Va. Code § 20-97. Domicile and residential requirements for suits for annulment, affirmance, or divorce. No suit for annulling a marriage or for...

Your house, your rules. However, no cameras may be a condition of his babysitting. So, either get a different sitter, or have him watch the...

Parents can live wherever they want. The court can only decide where children live. Custody will be decided on the facts and circumstances as...

Va. Code § 20-97. Domicile and residential requirements for suits for annulment, affirmance, or divorce. No suit for annulling a marriage or for...

Va. Code § 20-97. Domicile and residential requirements for suits for annulment, affirmance, or divorce. No suit for annulling a marriage or for...

Change minor child last name

Va. Code § 8.01-217. How name of person may be changed. A. Any person desiring to change his own name, or that of his child or ward, may apply...

How long would it take to get a divorce if you have been separated for 20 years and no kids?

Several months. You would file a complaint for divorce. Serve notice by publication because you can't locate him. When the notice period...