In Virginia, can a 16 year old , 17 within two weeks, get emancipated from her parents?

In Virginia, anyone 16 or over can ask the court for emancipation. However, the Code of Virginia has some standards that you have to meet before...

If my daughters grandparents have sole legal custody does that mean that my rights as a parent have been terminated?

No, a parental rights termination proceeding is different than a custody determination. You still have parental rights even if you don't have...

My husband wants a separation after 23 1/2 years of marriage. during that time 16 years of our marriage he was in the us navy

I'm assuming you're wondering about your husband's Navy pension. The Virginia Code states that any portion of a pension paid into during the...

Recognizing US citizens' marriage abroad?

There's no need to file anything here in DC, which recognizes any legal marriage performed in another state or country without asking for...

What is the proof of cruelty,control,abuse? Is friends and family can testify or write latter?

You can use sworn testimony from anyone who has knowledge that your husband has abused you. Be aware that the best testimony is live at trial --...

How do judges view parents who are on government assitance when considering child custody?

The court's main objective is determining a course of action that is in the best interests of the child, and the Virginia Code lists a number of...

For ore tenus portion, can my witness provide supporting evidence via notarized affidavit or is appearance in court required?

The simple answer is that Virginia recently modified its divorce laws to make "no-fault divorce by affidavit" a rule for the entire state. If all...

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How do I kick my boyfriend out of my apartment?

Assuming that your relationship has gone sour, take back the keys and tell him to leave. If he doesn't agree, you can call the police and charge...

My ex receives spousal support but has been living with fiance for two years. What do I need to prove this?

The Virginia Code says spousal support can end without remarriage if you show the court "upon clear and convincing evidence that the spouse...

I am 59 he is 62 both widows. we will be living in 2 states , need prenupt agreement can we notarize the one from the web ?

There's no need to notarize a prenuptial agreement. The only requirements are that it needs to be signed by both parties, it must not be...