How does change in custody affect child support owed?

Yes, he still owes the child support arrears. The court may resolve this in one of several ways. They may simply leave it owing and require each of...

Can I get rights terminated if the father is in jail and is known as a sex offender & on probation for 10 years?

To start, you may petition the court for sole custody of the child (there is no urgency if the father is incarcerated) which will likely be granted...

Can i go and get my daughter?

Will they relinquish custody of her to you, or will there be a fight? If you think it will go smoothly, go get her and then contact an attorney...

Can I relinquish my parental rights of an adopted child who is now an adult without having them adopted by someone else?

An adoption is the legal assumption of parental rights over a child. In the eyes of the law, you are the father of that child as if you were the...

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Signed army contract for 4 years, shipping to BCT and AIT in September. In case I need a divorce.....???

Yes, you may be separated during that time. Virginia law only requires that one party desire to end the marital relationship, and take steps to do...

Is it appropriate for me to file a petition for sole custody if the father has minimal involvement in child's life?

Child custody is based on what is in the best interest of the child. The court uses a list of statutory factors to aid them in arriving at that...

Will I receive more child support with sole custody as opposed to joint custody?

More than likely, no. Child support is determined using one of two scales, "primary physical" and "shared physical". The threshold between the two...

If there is a GAL assigned to you case, you may voice some of your concerns with them. You need to be careful in how you present your position. The...

My question is by law who has the right to ask for paternity? My G-pa has taken myself, mother and father for paternity?

I'm not familiar with any cases where a grandparent was able to force a paternity test. Is he asking for custody? Your parents should seek the...

How much would the emancipation process cost?

At 17 you are eligible to petition the court for emancipation. However, you are going to have to show that you are willingly living on your own,...