How old do a child have to be in the Commonwealth of Virginia to tell the Judge which person they want to live with?

Custody matters are determined by the factors at Va. Code § 20-124.3. Best interests of the child; visitation. There are 10 factors total....

See Va. Code § 20-107.3. 1. Separate property is (i) all property, real and personal, acquired by either party before the marriage; (ii) all...

Can my daughter decide to live with her dad once she is 18 even if she is still in high school and we have a signed contract?

An 18 year old is an adult. They can choose as they please, and live with the consequences. Any custody order expires when the child turns 18,...

Do I still have to pay child support if my child is over 18, failed to graduate, and is not attending school but enrolled?

§ 20-124.2(C)"The court shall also order that support will continue to be paid for any child over the age of 18 who is (i) a full-time high school...

Can I move out of state?

If you have a custody order awarding you primary physical custody, there is a provision in the order pursuant to Va. Code 20-124.5 that says you...

What do I need to do? My daughter will still be in high school at the age of 18. How can I continue to receive my child support

Va. Code § 20-124.2 "C. The court may order that support be paid for any child of the parties. Upon request of either party, the court may order...

If the father wants to relinquish his rights to our child and let my husband take custody do we need a lawyer

You can do a step-parent adoption with a petition, consent, and order. Some courts offer a forms packet.

How do I get a court order so that I can add my son as a dependent to my health insurance?

If this is an initial determination of child support, you will need to go to the court where the payor lives. You could file in Va., but Va....

Most states require that one of the parties to a divorce be a bona fide resident and domiciliary for the period six months before filing. If ...

Can my husband sell the house if I'm not named in the deed, and I am still living in it with my kids?

If you were to file for divorce, you could seek relief under Va. Code 20-103, "(vi) for the exclusive use and possession of the family residence...