What are the chances of me getting full custody?

"Full custody" isn't really a term that is used in the custody / visitation process. There are actually several aspects to court ordered...

Are divorces in VA for Indians who were married in India for past 2 years be valid in India too?

Ultimately you will need an Indian attorney to help you answer this question. In working with clients from India in the past, it is my...

What are the particulars of legal separation and Article 134 of the UCMJ?

Having a legal separation agreement with the language you reference may be a consideration in your favor in any potential proceedings under the...

Do I have a right to an attorney in Circuit court even though its family court?

If your case is a civil child custody matter, then you can certainly hire an attorney - but there is no right or mechanism for the court to appoint...

I have been legally married for two weeks now and we would both like a divorce.

In Virginia, "cancelling" a marriage is basically an annulment. An annulment would have the marriage declared a legal "nullity" - meaning that it...

To answer your first question, it is technically possible to have a GAL removed. However, it probably isn't something that happens very...

I had a case dismissed against me but I still have questions

Regarding the protective order, generally an "emergency protective order" (EPO) is issued when police charge a person with domestic assault. This...

Pettitoner of a PPO charged with violation of their own PPO In VA?

It is possible for this to happen. Virginia Code Section 18.2-60.4 makes it a misdemeanor for "any person" to violate "any provision" of a...

What are the grounds for divorce in Virginia? Does VA have no-fault divorce?

Virginia Code section 20-91(A)(9)(a) says that divorce may be granted if the parties have lived "separate and apart without any cohabitation and...

What happens if you argue during a collaborative divorce?

Typically, in a collaborative divorce, each side hires an attorney to help negotiate a settlement. Normally, before negotiations begin, each side...