I am trying to find out waht is involved in getting custody of my granddaughter since I feel she is not being properly cared for

You would need to start third-party custody proceedings, but it is very difficult. You would have to have "clear and convincing evidence" that...

Can I file for sole custody if the father in uninvolved.

Unfortunately I, nor anyone else, can truly determine the chances of a legal action going in your favor -- that's ultimately left up to the judge. ...

How much can child support be lowered?

Generally speaking, child support orders can be changed based on a "material change in circumstances." One of the factors listed in Va. Code §...

Can I move to CA from DC whit my 12 yr daughter. if the father said no?

You need to be extremely careful since there are state and federal parental abduction laws in effect. Even though you don't have a custody...

Since you cannot start a divorce proceeding yet and ask the court for support in paying the bills, your options are a bit limited. You can try...

Been married 13 years have one child and live in Virginia and now ending the marriage.

When you do start divorce proceedings, you need to include the separation date (month and year) in the court filing, and it must be one year prior...