You have a couple different questions here. Can you move? Yes. Will your separation be effective? Yes. One of the parties to a divorce...

Can a father fight child support when the mother filed out of malice?

Both parents have an obligation to support their children. There are statutory guidelines that determine the amount of support. The guideline...

HHow can I transfer my case to a different state or city?

Va. Code § 16.1-243(B) "2. Custody and visitation: In custody and visitation cases, if venue lies in one of several cities or counties, the court...

How do i locate a processor?

Do an internet search on "private process server Stafford, Virginia." Several dozen options will come up.

This is a fairly complex scenario that warrants a consultation with a qualified attorney. There are a couple different jurisdictional issues at...

I would like to know if doing an in-home separation in Virginia is possible?

Separation under the same roof is possible, however it can be subject to more strict scrutiny to verify that the separation is legitimate and in...

Which state do I need a lawyer in?

A court that issues a custody order has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify that order so long as a parent or the child resides in that...

Step-parent adoption is in Va. Code § 63.2-1241 In para. C, "If . . . [the] birth parent . . . of a child refuses to consent to the adoption of...

Under what circumstances in VA can I have my child custody case moved from one circuit court to another circuit court within VA?

No circumstance. The 2012 case of Williams v. Williams addresses the issue of circuit court transfers in the context of support, but the same...

Two parts. First, can I get 50-50 parental rights? Second, if I get more rights, will the court reduce child support?

Matters of custody and visitation are determined with reference to the "best interests of the child" as defined at Va. Code 20-124.3. A 50/50 is...