Can a ex-wife demand child support once the child reaches 18 and is attending a community college. Parents have joint custody.

Typically, child support can be terminated once the child turns 18. The exceptions to this general rule are if the child is a full-time high...

The mother of my son has taken him to another state how can I find him and get visitation?

How long was the child in Virginia prior to his mother leaving the state? Is there a current Custody and/or visitation Order pertaining to this...

What is my course of action if the noncustodial parent lied on their paperwork to ensure their child support would lower?

Typically, in order for DCSE to reduce the support amounts the agency would have requested documents from you and given you the opportunity to...

In order for your current husband to adopt your children you would need to complete a step parent adoption. If the biological father agrees, then...

What can I do to get my abusive husband to pay my bills until I go back to work

I will assume from your question that you and your husband are living in the same home. There is no "legal separation" in Virginia, in the sense...

Can he fight his financial responsibility even though I decided to keep the baby and he wanted me to terminate?

As my colleagues have previously stated, the father can not avoid paying child support once the child is determined legally to be his. Expect a...

Can the mother of my child take me off child support by going to court in front of the judge?

It is also unclear as to whether the Department of Child Support Enforcement is involved. The mother can agree to forgive some of the arrears if...

Ex-spouse doesn't pay spousal support payments on time ,how can I get wage garnishment and back spousal support?

In Virginia, You can file a Show Cause in the court which issued the Court order. (Unless the order was part of a divorce which has been...

Do i need to feel endangered or there must be physical or verbal evidence to file protective order or restraining order

You can ask the Court (or magistrate) for a protective order if you have been threatened or if you fear for your safety or bodily harm. The court...

Do I need to pay Alimony to my wife?

The court has the discretion to award alimony based on a variety of factors, many of which you have touched on in your question. The parties...