In Virginia, how is a judge likely to question plaintiff for petitioning Court?

Your question is a bit unclear. Are you asking if the judge will want to know why the plaintiff did not petition the court sooner for the arrears?...

If we want to divorce, who gets to stay in the house?

I would suggest that you speak with an attorney prior to speaking to your husband about getting the divorce. If you do not think that he will be...

What considerations are made for the childs choice of custody in the state of Virginia him living with his father?

The first issue that the court would consider is the age of the child. A five year old does not possess the same decision making skills as a 15...

How do i get my kids back from their father asap?

Contact a lawyer immediately. Also, go to the courthouse and ask to see your file and check if this is true. If so, be sure to bring a copy of the...

Is primary custodian responsible for educational choices in VA?

There seem to be many issues at play here. First of all, you need to determine if you have primary physical custody, primary legal custody or both....

I have physical custody and share legal custody of my children. They visit their dad everyother weekend and we currently live

You must give him and the court 30 day notice, no doubt about it. He is permitted to file anything at anytime, but whether the court will rule in...

Being a single mother in the military and the father having had no contct with me or my son for a year, could he fight and win

It sounds like there is no custody order entered at this time. If that is the case, I would filing for custody and support at the same time. Since...

Do i need a restraining order?

I would strongly suggest seeking a restraining order, especially since he threatened you. Are you completely divorced or in the process? If you are...

What can I do to make sure he can't hurt my daughter anymore?

It sounds like you have not yet had the hearing for visitation. When you go to court for this hearing, I would strongly suggest asking for a...

I agree with Ms. Haizlip's assessment with one comment: While you do have the right to change the locks at any time, remember that unless a court...