What are my rights?

First things first... If you are getting a divorce, she is not your ex-wife yet. As for the issue you raise, you would need to file for pendente...

I want to move to Missouri but I have joint custody but no custody agreement. Can I move with having trouble?

You will have to notify the court, and likely the father, of your proposed relocation. If the father fails to object to the relocation, you should...

Can I obtain custody of my child if his Grandmother already got it without me being notified?

You as the biological parent are presumed to be the preferred custodian of your child. You should speak to a child custody attorney in your area...

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I'm Military Married less than 2 months Getting divorce is spouse entitled to anything. We have never lived together

The military will determine what you are required to provide to your wife prior to you divorce. It is doubtful she will be entitled to anything...

My ex husband & I have equal custody of our three children, we are suppose to divide their expenses equally, however he will not

Unless your order contains specific language indicating a split of the expenses you mention, the court will not require him to pay. Expenses such...

I have been in the military for 6 months This past May 28th I got married in Augusta Georgia

Two months of marriage is not going to entitle her to anything. Unless there is some defect in the marriage (bigamy, incest, fraud, consent), you...

What options do I have to get an order of protection or restraining order against my ex?

Virginia law requires there to be a reasonable fear of death, sexual assault, or bodily injury to issue a protective order. However, the harassing...

Can I get a court order preventing my soon-to-be-ex from leaving the state with our daughter?

Is this a family law attorney with whom you are consulting? You should sit and discuss your circumstances with a family law/divorce...

Does my wife have a legal right to move into our second home even if she is not on the title or the mortgage? Divorce

How the property is titled is irrelevant under Virginia law. If the house was purchased during the marriage, there is a presumption the property is...

Can I and my same sex spouse change our last names through any court?

Virginia does not recognize same-sex marriage, or same-sex civil unions. However, you may petition the Circuit Court in your area for a name...

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