WWhat must I do to change my daughter's last name and have her other mother removed from her birth certificate.?

It sounds as if there has been a miscommunication. Review the State Department's website on obtaining a passport for a minor. For a passport for...

I would like custody of my grandchild. My daughter is 15. Could I do this until she is more mature? Limited time, possibly?

Yes, you can try, and your intentions are noble. But, it may not be as simple as returning your granddaughter to your daughter. Once the state...

Will I have a better chance in a custody hearing ?

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Is the statute of limitations for debt also applicable to collections?

The statute of limitations in Virginia is an affirmative defense that must be raised by the Defendant to bar the lawsuit. The statute of...

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Will I be responsible for my mothers debt??

Virginia is one of a number of states in the U.S. with a filial support statute. Under Virginia Code Section 20-88, adult children are jointly and...

How I can come over this situation?

There is no "winning" in divorce cases. A reasonable objective is to minimize your liabilities and maximize your recovery. In a fault-based...

Yes, a separation agreement is not necessary. You may ask the court for exclusive possession of the marital residence as part of your pendente...

Adultery occurs when a married person has sexual intercourse with another person who is not his or her spouse. While spouses may feel betrayed by...

My husband filed for divorce and is using a previous separation agreement from 2010 against me, how can he do that?

Spouses can enter into valid, enforceable marital agreements in Virginia. These contracts are also known as separation agreement, property...

Divorce question continue?

There is a distinction in Virginia divorce cases between support and property division. In a Virginia divorce, support is only determined after...