I have had legal custody of my 3.5 year old grandson since he was 6 mos old. Can I adopt him without parental consent?

A judge can make this decision for you potentially after an order of publication is done. Adoption is a tricky process. Also, if he is a sex...

If I'm responsible for pick up and drop off as the NCP for summer visitation, can the CP tell me how I can pick them up?

You should file new visitation petitions where the children live to address this issue. I would suggest speaking to an attorney to guide you...

It can take up to and over six months, although you may request to expedite it based on the relocation. Normally at the first hearing a guardian ad...

Can I transfer my custody/visitation order and (DCSE) support order to the city I currently live in?

You need to file a motion to transfer in Virginia Beach to send it to Chesapeake.

How to expedite a custody hearing? Court not until August, can’t afford a lawyer, know my granddaughter is in danger with dad?

You can go down to Virginia Beach JDR and file a request for emergency custody. I am not sure if they would grant it though.

How do I file for physical joint custody of a child?

You need to file where the child lives. I would contact an attorney about what to file as you may want to consider filing custody and visitation...

They can issue a show cause but more likely they awarded dad full custody with no visitation. You can call and ask.

It is generally simple to modify custody but you at a minimum should meet with an attorney about all of the options.

How should we proceed (as non-custodial parents), if we are concerned for our child's well-being (while in his mother's care)?

You should file a petition for custody and then see if you can get an emergency custody hearing. I would speak with an attorney about it beforehand.

I agree you should go down there to see if the decree was entered. Additionally the court is required to send what is called a VS4 form to the...