Property in a divorce is equitably divided per Va. Code 20-107.3. There is no automatic 50% award (except for a limited few federal retirement...

Does child support increase as the child gets older? Daycare expenses are no longer an issue but high school is more expensive.

Per Va. Code 20-108.1 and 108.2, the guideline amount of child support is presumed to be the correct amount. The guideline amount is determined...

Matters of custody and visitation are decided by the best interests of the child factors at Va. Code 20-124.3. Factor 9 is "Any history of...

Will an instate move affect custody or me being the custodial parent in Virginia?

Relocation is measured against the impact on the child's relationship with the nonmoving parent. If you can maintain the same custodial...

All custody matters are decided considering the factors at Va. Code 20-124.3. While the child is still in treatment, you could file a motion to...

How likely will it be to adopt my stepdaughter without biological parent consent?

Stepparent adoption is Va. Code § 63.2-1241. Va. Code § 63.2-1202 to 1205 address requirements of notice, consent, etc.

Do I need to file a motion for a contested relocation as primary custodian?

As my colleague advised, even if you relocate, you still have to abide by the existing custody/visitation order until a new order replaces it.

Can my marriage be unlawful ?

Va, Code § 20-48. Minimum age of marriage. The minimum age at which persons may marry shall be 18, unless a minor has been emancipated by court...

A modification in child support was requested last year and it was dismissed by the judge. Can she now request a review?

There is no 36 month requirement in the statutes. It may be a DCSE condition to spread their workload. You can file to modify child support...

If child support order is changed over to another state, does the time on review reset from when the new state took over ?

Child support is modifiable upon a material change of circumstances since the date of the last order. So, registration would not reset the date...