Will I be able to file a show cause?

A show cause is a motion for contempt, i.e., a willful and purposeful violation of a court's order. One of the potential consequences is jail time....

Can I still get retroactive child support for children over 18 who are in colllege?

The obligation of child support in Virginia ends at age 18 unless there is an agreement otherwise, the child is disabled, or the child is in high...

Can a West Virginia court modify a Virginia child custody order ?

Once a court issues a custody order, it has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over that order so long a parent or child (broadly speaking)...

The place to start is Va. Code § 20-124.2 "B. In determining custody, the court shall give primary consideration to the best interests of the...

Is it a legal separation if one of the married parties leave and decide to cheat? can a sex offender legally have sole custody

Virginia does not have "legal separation" as other states do. Marital separation in Virginia is the cessation of marital cohabitation with the...

How should I handle future child support and insurance?

He can do what he wants, but he needs to comply with the existing court order or modify it. A little jail time helps to focus one's attention on...

von Raab v. von Raab, 494 SE2d 156, 26 VaApp 239 (1997) is the case that addresses this issue. Basically, if you live in the house, you don't get a...

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Am I obligated to continue paying Child support if my daughter is 18 and has her own child but is still enrolled in High School?

Child support ends at age 18. However, "The court shall also order that support will continue to be paid for any child over the age of 18 who is...

If I have full sole primary physical custody can her father claim her on his taxes?

If the child support order addresses the issue, then that is the answer. If the order does not address it, then IRS rules will resolve...

Va. Code 20-107.3 is the statute to look at for the answer. Marital property is subject to equitable distribution in a divorce. Marital property...