I agree with Ms. Sauer's answer, but wanted to follow behind her on a related matter. Recently, the law changed in Virginia regarding service of...

How is child support calcuated when both mother and father are in the military?

Virginia will treat this case like any other as far as the dollars and cents of child support are concerned. Virginia uses a child support...

Do issues like drinking and poor health matter in determinig child custody?

The short answer is that yes, these issues are all relevant when determining child custody in Virginia. The courts of Virginia are directed by...

You could file in either North Carolina or Virginia, but the specific facts of your case will likely dictate which location is more appropriate. ...

I am wishing to file for a divorce in Virginia. I am wondering what constitutes "cohabitation" according to VA Code 20-91?

It would depend on your behavior on these sporadic nights spent together. If you shared a marital bed and/or engaged in sexual relations then it...

I agree with Mr. Miller. The amount your ex-wife will receive through the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) will be 55% of whatever base pay amount you...

Paying child support

Virginia Code Section 20-124.2 requires child support beyond age 18 if the child is (a) a full-time high school student, (b) not self-supporting,...

Can I file for child support while my husband is deployed?

Technically, yes, you can file for child support while your husband is deployed. HOWEVER, it is very likely that the court won't actually do...

I am the Custodial Parent and I received a copy of the Child Support order that was established through DCSE.

I agree with Mr. Kuchinsky's response to the main question about the health insurance cost/coverage. I wanted to take a second to respond to the...

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Do grandparents have visitation rights in va?

Grandparent rights are a tricky situation. The US Supreme Court in Troxel v. Granville found that parents have a fundamental right to determine...