Mother abandond child but wont sign anything

You can file requesting an emergency custody hearing. If your husband has a previous custody order, he should file in that same court requesting a...

How to help son see Grandmother?

You as custodial parent can arrange the visit during your days. So you can send him to CA earlier or later than her set time. If she doesn't want...

Can you get emancipated at 15?

Your short answer is no. You must be 16 to petition for emancipation. But if your parents agree with you going to live with friends, the...

Am I allowed to appeal part of the stipulation that went along with my deferred finding?

If it was a stipulation, then you agreed to it and generally can not appeal an agreement. You do have the option to file a motion to request a...

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How do you get divorced if you are disabled

I'm sorry you are going through this. Virginia has different grounds for divorce, which can be classified into fault and no fault categories. ...

Can a father be granted visitation rights with his child although he is emotionally and mentally abusive to the child?

I agree with Attorney Allen. Due to your concerns of abuse, you should consider asking the court to appoint a Guardian ad Litem to represent the...

When presented with extradition paperwork at arraignment hearing , but refused to sign it . Can it be reversed ? How long ?

It's not clear from your info what exactly happened at your extradition hearing. You should contact a lawyer local to the Virginia Court that...

Can I do a step parent adoption without getting an attorney in Virginia

BOTH attorney Allen and Miller offer valuable counsel. While you may be able to find the forms at your local library, I STRONGLY recommend you...

Can I appeal the result of the case after one year?

You only had 10 days to appeal. But now, as Attorney Wilson described, you can file a motion to modify custody and visitation based on a change in...

Do your parents HAVE to sign a legal document or can they verbally say you can move out?

Maybe, if she doesn't change her mind... and then report you as a runaway.