That sounds like a horrible situation. One of the factors the court will consider is whether the custodial parent is willing to encourage the...

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How long does a parent have to not use their visitation before it can be considered desertion in the state of Virginia?

Until the order is changed it remains in effect - there is no de facto waiver of the provisions set forth in a court order. Therefore, the...

Can a joint custody parent take the children out of state without the other parents permission?

I am not sure what the basis for an Amber Alert would be - I would contact your attorney to see if the court will give you some guidance - while...

If it was a misdemeanor sentence he appears to have had 270 of his 300 day suspended sentence revoked. He will have to serve 1/2 of that. If a...

How to word in an exception in a letter of trespassing

It would be difficult to preclude them from the home if your wife resides there as well. Is she on board with this?

What happens if I get charged 4 vandalism to a car I file 4 appeal & before the court date the car never repaired & repossessed

You should consult with an attorney as soon as possible. Not sure if you had an attorney in the lower court but you need one for the appeal. If...

Can she get custody/visitation?

The court will determine what is in the best interests of the child. The factors the court will consider are listed in the statute. You should...

Juvenile shoplifting from walmart. Virginia

The civil demand letter is a separate issue. You should expect to receive a summons to the JDR court where you will face a petit larceny charge. ...

Felonious Assault

That sounds like a very odd set of circumstances. If you were charged with assault I would consult with a criminal defense attorney. The attorney...

What can I do to make sure I get custody of my son?

You need to speak to a family law attorney before you sign anything. You can file a petition for custody/visitation here in Virginia and the court...