The father has a two-part test to meet if he wants to change custody. First, he must show that there has been a material change of circumstances...

Can I have my arrearages waived if my daughter lives with me?

No. Support as it becomes due and payable creates a judgment by operation of law. One cannot refuse to pay support, run the clock out, and then be...

Can I be forced to sell my home in a divorce?

If the house is titled in your name only, then a judge will have to award you the house. There is no legal authority that it be sold that would...

Recently my husband and childs mother agreed to have a payout of child support. The child was 15 at the time. ?

Possibly, but it is risky. Parents cannot contract away the court's power to protect the welfare of children. There are several cases from the...

Both Va. Code 20-108.1 and 20-108.2 state that the guideline amount of child support is presumed to be the correct amount of child support. The...

How do I request the evidence the opposite party plans to present for a custody case?

Issue discovery pursuant to Rule 4, Rules of Virginia Supreme Court. In JDR court, you will need authorization from the court before issuing...

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One kid, two custody cases filed in separate counties. What now?

Va. Code § 16.1-243. Venue. b. Custody or visitation: In cases involving custody or visitation, be commenced in the court of the city or county...

From Va. Code 20-108.2, "(c) Definition of a day. For the purposes of this section, "day" means a period of 24 hours; however, where the parent who...

How long can I wait to file for divorce, what's the cost, and can I do it online?

Once you separate, there is no requirement that you file for divorce. You can remain separated, but married indefinitely. There is a requirement...

It depends upon what you mean by "child support was moved to VA." When a state issues a child support order, it has continuing, exclusive...