How do I learn the process and options of Parental Adoption/Direct Adoption

In your situation, you may want to consider entering into an Entrustment Agreement with the birth mother. This will allow you to take care of the...

Can I adopt a child, not our biological child, that I have sole custody of while I am going through a contested divorce?

The short answer appears to be no, you cannot move forward with the adoption until a divorce decree is entered ending your current marriage....

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Is there a chance that the judge/court would allow for the adoption without that parent's consent?

Each Mr. Miller is correct. An additional wrinkle is that if the parent has not had contact with the child for the six months immediately preceding...

How could I get some form of custody

If the court order states that you are to have physical visitation with them and the mother is not allowing you to exercise visitation, then you...

To obtain custody of a child, you need to file a petition with the JDR court in the city or county where the child lives. Since you are not the...

Can I sue the non-custodial parent for back support?

You should consult with an attorney familiar with interstate support cases. There are a lot of factors and differences in state law that may have...

I know someone who was bullied to the point they recently committed suicide.

The parents of a child can seek out a Protective Order (Virginia's term for a restraining order) against a person who causes violence, force, or...

How do I exponge this record?

First, was this conviction in state court or federal court? If the conviction was in state court, be aware that Virginia is strict with regards to...

First, provide notice to the court of your change of address. You may also want to speak to the clerk regarding local practice for this situation....

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What are the stipulations of a juvenile protective order?

A no contact order is usually just that - no contact, direct or indirect, whatsoever. If there are any exceptions allowing contact under certain...