If the father appeals child visitaton of getting the child every other weekend. What is the normal circuit court decision?

You have a ten (10) day right to appeal the decision from the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court. All matters are heard de novo before the...

I am the primary borrower my ex is the co-signer on a vehicle loan for her car - can I take the vehicle or force a refinance?

Well did you divide and/or take care of this matter in the Property Settlement Agreement? If so, you must follow it. If absent from the...

Can we sue a prison for medical malpractice?

Your family member may have a claim under 42 USC section 1983 for serious ignorance of a medical need. Jails/prisons may be sued under 42 USC...

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The landlord may be seeking your SS# to secure a credit check and/or credit report. Did you authorize this search? More importantly, landlords...

Can 16 yrs old child make own decision to stay with one of his parents after their divorce or it can be only court decision.

The Court may decide the physical and legal custody of a minor in the Commonwealth of Virginia. A child may and should voice his/her choice but it...

Will my ex-husband still have to pay alimony if I move in with another man?

As counsel stated, a separation agreement may control the receipt of spousal support payments and even contravene the statutory law. So, if your...

Short answer, an agreed, voluntary departure from the marital home will in almost all cases not support a finding of abandonment. However, not...

Judgement signature

I would have my lawyer send a letter to opposing counsel asking the status and requesting action by a defined date. I would suggest fling a...

S there a statue of limitation for a family law attorney fee? I reside in Virginia and his practice is in Maryland

If a written contract, then the statute of limitations in Virginia is 5 years. If an oral contract, then the statute of limitations is 3 years. ...

Ok a partnership does not need an operating agreement, which means you are likely a member of an Limited Liability Company, L.L.C., if you executed...