If I'm the only one listed on birth certificate can I change child's last name without other parent being present?
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Answered on March 09, 2021
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...
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Can I give sole legal custody of one of our children to her father?
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Answered on March 09, 2021
You cannot compel another person to adopt a child.
However, if the other person petitions for adoption, you can consent to the adoption.
Will my notarized document stating what the father will pay for child support hold up in court?
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Answered on March 08, 2021
Did he sign the notarized document to pay the greater amount, or did you write a document stating what he said, and then had that...
Permission to Traveling Internationally with my Children
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Answered on March 02, 2021
Fairfax Circuit court has motions day on Friday. One can file a motion with the court, and serve the other party before Friday afternoon this week,...
Parental rights regarding a military parent?
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Answered on February 26, 2021
I agree with my colleagues. They expressed my reaction far more politely than I would have.
Tell him you want to speak with "the military" that...
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Can a child at 16 and 14 years old refuse to answer or talk on phone visitations?
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Answered on February 22, 2021
Teenagers routinely refuse to talk on the phone, go to the other parent's house for weekend visitation, meet for dinner, etc. In some ways, they...
Does my husband and I have to go together to sign any of the divorce papers that require a notary?
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Answered on February 22, 2021
Same notary, same time mandatory? No. You can if you want.
You can also use the same notary at separate times. Or, you can go to separate...
Is this case can me filed as a divorce based on desertion?
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Answered on February 22, 2021
There are two phases to alimony or spousal support.
The first phase is the pendente lite stage. Pendente lite or temporary spousal support is...
Why is a Social Security needed on divorce papers
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Answered on February 16, 2021
Could be a few reasons. First, Va. Code 20-91 "B. A decree of divorce shall include each party's social security number or other control number...
Does small changes in a custody agreement negate the entire previous agreement?
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Answered on February 16, 2021
Most likely not, but it depends on the terms of the agreement.
If the old agreement provided for joint legal custody and Thursday night for...
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