Divorced for over 5 yrs. Can my ex take me back to court over child support that says in my divorce that I would not have to pay

Parents cannot contract away the court's power to protect children's interests. So, even if your agreement provides for no child support, the...

How do I make sure that my ex has to pay child support?

You can forget about reciprocity agreements with Mexico. If you review the US State Department website, websites on international conventions,...

Grandparent rights

The short answer is no, you don't have rights. There is a U.S. Supreme Court case titled Troxell v. Granville that addresses that. The more...

Appealing back pay?

You probably shouldn't take legal advice from the mother. What does the order say? On an initial petition, "Liability for support shall be...

What are the support guidelines for an 18 year old being home schooled?

Va. Code § 20-124.2(C) - "The court may order that support be paid for any child of the parties. The court shall also order that support will...

What do I need to do to adopt my step-son?

Obviously enough, a step-parent adoption would work. For more details, see the link below. If everyone cooperates, it can be a fairly simple...

Hello. Will my case be dismissed if my attrny filed a divorce complaint only after only a month of separation?

One's cause of action must be ripe when one files their case. If filing on fault grounds such as adultery, cruelty, or desertion, it is the act of...

Attorney's advice

The attorney works for you. You do not work for her. An attorney can give advice and provide a professional estimate of likely outcomes. You are...

If I get a divorce from my wife do we have to split the house 50/50? The house was given to us by my mother.

I hate answers that say you need to consult a lawyer, but that is about the only appropriate response to your question. Did your mother...

No for the divorce case. Yes or maybe for the custody issues. Va. Code § 20-96 linked below provides that only the circuit court has...