How do I file for child visitation rights from a different state if I'm in the military?

If there is no existing court order regarding custody or visitation, you go to where the child has lived for the past six months, i.e., the "home...

Used in this context, "four-year degree" and bachelor's degree are most likely synonymous. Under other circumstances, one might use "two-year...

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How do I domesticate a custody order we have from Virginia to Leander, Texas where my ex-wife took off with my daughter?

All of the states on adopted a version of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act, UCCJEA. So, Virginia laws on the matter will be...

My ex wants to modify child support he is the custodial parent

Child support is a function of the sum of both parents' incomes with added amounts for the child(ren)'s health insurance and work-related...

There can be two discovery deadlines/obligations in play. The first deadline arises in a scheduling order. Usually there is a provision that all...

You can move wherever you want. The question is can your child relocate. If you have a Virginia court order that grants you full physical and...

I live in Virginia and want to pay child support in Illinois how will it work. What laws I would fall under.

You fall under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, UIFSA, and the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act, UCCJEA. Both Illinois...

How can I adopt my step son when we have no idea where his birth mother is or how to get intouch with her?

File a petition for step-parent adoption pursuant to Va. Code § 63.2-1241. Serve notice on the other (missing) parent by attempting service at...

Is spouse entitled to equity gains for separate property at divorce?

Separate property, and the gains thereon, are not subject to equitable distribution at divorce. However, if one expends "personal efforts" as...

Where do i file for divorce or legal separation?

Va. Code § 20-97. Domicile and residential requirements for suits for annulment, affirmance, or divorce. No suit for annulling a marriage or for...