In Virginia if a couple has an in house separation that has been in place for over a year can they file for divorce?

The short answer is yes, but I'd meet with a Virginia attorney to go over the Virginia requirements for separate but under the same roof...

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A kiss is not statutory rape. But I wouldn't let things go any further. Based on your age differences, if the relationship progressed , the...

I am 15 can I be emancipated if my guardian signs off on it?

Emancipation is a legal preceding begun with a petition in the juvenile and domestic relations court, and the judge makes the final decision to...

My mom physically and emotionally (verbally) abuses me. She's caused me to have an eating disorder also. Can I take her to court

You should try talking to your school counselor again, and tell them how your mom it's abusing you. Let them know how it's affecting you, and how...

Will tim be held responsible for any payments

This is not an elder law question. You should re-tag this under child support or public benefits.

Sentenced for failure to pay child support.

It's not like a misdemeanor criminal case where you only serve half the time. In a Rule to Show Cause failure to pay child support, generally you...

Can father get sole custody if the child is in foster care in Virginia?

Yes. There is a HUGE probability the father's history will prevent him from getting custody. I think murder 1 will be a barrier crime for the the...

I want to cancel my child support payments. son is 18 in th 11th grade. he doesn't put forth no effort in school. she don't care

If you are paying under court order, you are required by Virginia law to pay until he graduates from high school or he turns 19, whichever occurs...

Can I move out of Virginia to New York if I have been charged with possession of marijuana for the first time?

You can most likely move and complete the ASAP program equivalent in NY. I would suggest you find a local lawyer now, and talk through your...

How do I get my record expunged in VA after the commonwealth attorney has filed a nolle prosequi?

You need to petition for expungement in the Circuit Cout of the jurisdiction where your case was nolle prossed. A local criminal defense attorney...