What happens when substance abuse is alleged during family court?
It depends on the judge and the local practices in your jurisdiction. You should be prepared to tell the judge why you believe Dad is using...
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It depends on the judge and the local practices in your jurisdiction. You should be prepared to tell the judge why you believe Dad is using...
You say you are "getting a divorce" but it is unclear whether there has been a complaint for divorce filed with the courts. I suspect there is no...
I notice you selected "Division of Property" as one of the categories for this question. If there are issues in dispute in your divorce...
All states have a residency requirement for filing for divorce. In Virginia, you must be a resident for 6 months as of the day you file. Since...
I encourage you to consult with an experience family law attorney in your area. Your situation is not a typical custody matter because of the...
Without knowing more about your case, it is difficult to give a definitive answer. It is likely that you would have to file a new petition for...
The court considers the best interests of the child when making a determination as to who should be the primary custodian, whether the other party...
I do ask because there are implications related to a person's ability to remain in the U.S. if they are not a citizen and convicted of a crime...
A parent cannot terminate his/her rights simply to avoid a child support obligation. It doesn't work like that.
What exactly is "habitually cohabitating?" That is the key issue. Your ex has to live "analogous to marriage" with another for more than the...