What and why would my ex be so animate about getting shared custody of our 2 children. I have raised them since birth.

As you identified, your ex is probably pushing for more custodial time because it would benefit him financially. "Shared custody" would not...

It would depend on a lot of other facts that aren't in your answer, but it would be possible to obtain spousal support even if you have been...

If you were to begin dating while separated, it could lead to a reciprocal adultery claim filed by your husband, however unlikely that may seem....

In VA, is a step parent legally considered a "relative" to the children of their spouse?

As identified by the prior answer, the step-parent would be considered a "relative" of your children. If there was something particular about the...

Child support for a 36 year old

In Virginia, child support may be ordered for any child over the age of 18 who is (a) severely and permanently mentally or physically disabled, (b)...

Legally what should my concerns be for future filing if any of separation, divorce, child custody?

I echo the previous response in that you would be wise to meet with an attorney to go over your case in detail. As a general recommendation I would...

Other than child support, does he have to worry about anything else legally? He has not seen this girl since last summer

If your son was 17 throughout the duration of his physical relationship with the mother, then he likely falls outside the scope of any criminal...

Can I serve my kids father mother with Childsupport papers since he keep moving and doesn't want to pay any Childsupport?

Unless he lives with his mother, serving his mother would not be enough to move forward with a child support action. Unpaid child support payments...

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I just received a summons, father is asking to reduce our children's child support ?

If the only change that has occurred since your last child support hearing, then the court may decline to reduce his child support for the very...

If you have been stationed in Virginia for more than six months, then Virginia should have jurisdiction over any custody dispute, even if your wife...