Questions answered by Lu Aloupas

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Can I get my son's custody?

Lu's answer | Answered on August 24, 2014

I have a feeling you're not going to have an uncontested divorce. You do have some options, though, and I encourage you to consult with an...

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Can the court increase child support for an increase in child care costs if those costs are shared 50/50 between the parents?

Lu's answer | Answered on August 24, 2014

If child care costs were not part of the original child support guidelines calculation, and now there is a change in providers, it may be in your...

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Should I request court ordered coparent counseling?

Lu's answer | Answered on August 24, 2014

If you have a pending custody case, it is likely the judge will order you to repeat the parenting education seminar you completed before you got...

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I need to know if I can get Alimony from my husband if we get divorced? He makes btwn $199,999 and $235,000 per year

Lu's answer | Answered on August 24, 2014

Whether a judge awards spousal support is based on a number of different factors. You don't say how long you two have been married, what kind of...

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I live in Virginia and I do not want to pay child support. What are my options?

Lu's answer | Answered on August 21, 2014

If there is a current order in place for child support, you must comply with the order or face contempt charges, which may include you going to...

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What happens now that my child support arrears has been assigned to collections in Virginia?

Lu's answer | Answered on August 21, 2014

You will be required to make payments. If you believe the payments are too high based on your current income, I encourage you to consult with an...

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Mother had 3 children taken away and recently on drugs again with her 4th child- what is chance a family memb get full custody?

Lu's answer | Answered on August 21, 2014

A non-parent can be awarded custody if the court finds that they are a more suitable custodian than the natural parent. The court considers...

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If the father of my childs name is not on the BC. Does he have any parental rights, like taking him if i dont allow him?

Lu's answer | Answered on August 19, 2014

I encourage you to consult with an attorney ASAP. Determining your child's paternity is very important, both for child support and...

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My parents have custody of my daughter , what do I need to do to get custody back of her?

Lu's answer | Answered on August 19, 2014

The Court considers the best interests of the child when determining custody and visitation. If you are seeking a change in the custody...

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I would like to know how to file for joint custody as an unmarried mother who holds sole custody?

Lu's answer | Answered on August 19, 2014

I encourage you to consult with an attorney to discuss your options for custody, visitation, and child support. Since you are on active duty with...

Lu Aloupas's Answers (394)

Can I get my son's custody?

Can the court increase child support for an increase in child care costs if those costs are shared 50/50 between the parents?

Should I request court ordered coparent counseling?

I need to know if I can get Alimony from my husband if we get divorced? He makes btwn $199,999 and $235,000 per year

I live in Virginia and I do not want to pay child support. What are my options?

What happens now that my child support arrears has been assigned to collections in Virginia?

Mother had 3 children taken away and recently on drugs again with her 4th child- what is chance a family memb get full custody?

If the father of my childs name is not on the BC. Does he have any parental rights, like taking him if i dont allow him?

My parents have custody of my daughter , what do I need to do to get custody back of her?

I would like to know how to file for joint custody as an unmarried mother who holds sole custody?