Is it worth obtaining guardianship for my 2 step daughters whom I've cared for for 11 (full time) years already?

Who has custody of the children, the mother or your husband? If your husband is the primary custodian, has he talked to the doctor's office to let...

How can i prove i found drugs on my daughter?

You would have to have the substance analyzed. You should talk to your attorney about the process; and if you do not have an attorney, you should...

What will the court do if presented the evidence, can I get emergency hearing?

You appear to have some relevant issues that would help you in your child custody case, but presentation of evidence is restricted by procedural...

The GAL is appointed for that particular purpose, among others. With that said, given your children's ages, there will not be much weight, if any,...

Request for child support & consentual parental rights signed over is a a attorney required?

You can do a stepparent adoption which is a fairly simple process. While you will have to sign the documents (your husband may not sign for you),...

My daughters father has not seen her since she was 4. She is soon to be 12. Can i have his parental right taken away?

Not likely. NC will probably (and should) refuse to take jurisdiction for the case. All issues regarding the child rest with the Virginia courts....

Without a separation agreement what rights do we have concerning, property, disability, inheritances, etc.?

Without a separation agreement, you each have the same rights and responsibilities as if you were living together. At this point, you do not need a...

Can I get a protective order to keep the father of my child's girlfriend away from my child?

You don't need a protective order (nor would it be appropriate) unless there is a danger to the child, the issue of drugs not withstanding. What...

Mother has custodian custody but we both have joint and legal custody. But I do not want to return him to the mother's apartment

You should talk to an attorney, CPS and the police, not necessarily in that order, but all three of them immediately. If the allegations are...

Relocation clause in Custody order: va code 20-124.5

You are correct on what the statute states, in part. The key phrase, however, is that the statute requires the court to include that provision in...