Can I change weekends if not specified and support order ?

Without being able to review the order, it is difficult to answer. Most custody orders I draft have a provision that includes "other times as...

What are the laws on this situation? Should I try to get custody of my daughter?

A parent can petition for a change in custody when there is a material change in circumstances. Your daughter's living arrangements don't sound...

How do I go about requesting police reports, arrest records and medical reports?

I encourage you to consult with and hire an attorney as soon as possible. Custody and visitation cases can be very complex, especially when there...

Will a judge modify a order before 6 months in the state of Va? If I moved to another state and I have to provide transportation

There is no set time limit to modify a custody/visitation order, only that there has been a change in circumstances that impacts the best interests...

There are specific safeguards in place for service members involved in litigation. I encourage you to consult with and retain an attorney as soon...

How do I start the process for medical copay reimbursement from my ex?

I encourage you to consult with and retain an attorney as soon as possible. There are 2 issues here: his motion to amend child support and your...

50/50 physical custody but ex lost car and can't get child to and from school any longer. How do I request modification?

If your child support order is based on him having your child 50% of the time, and that's not the reality, you have a change in circumstances to...

How is state jurisdiction determined in custody cases?

It depends on how long your child has been living in Virginia and whether Pennsylvania is still considered the "home state." I encourage you to...

Can I make my son come live with me while his Dad is out of state on a new job and plans to move my son there?

Your ex's plan to relocate with your son is a change in circumstances to support your filing to change the custody status. When one parent wants...

Contempt of court? for non-compliance of divorce decree

If your ex is not complying with the divorce decree, you may want to consider filing a show cause and let your ex explain to the court why s/he's...