Motion to amend and Jurisdiction and divorce

It is often possible to contest venue. You should talk to an attorney to figure out whether it will be possible to request to have it moved. ...

Can my husbands medical records be with held because they are in another state and not the state I'm filling for custody in ?

It depends! There are ways to get out of state medical documents, but you'd have to demonstrate that these documents are relevant to whatever is...

What is joint custody? Who gets custody of the child? Which parent gets to keep the child?

When you're talking about custody, there are two types: legal custody, and physical custody. Legal custody means the right to make certain kinds...

Do I have to allow visitation?

Since he won't sign the paternity affidavit, I think you're being very generous allowing him to visit in your presence. If paternity were...

I want to get a divorce in Virginia but I am unemployed with no income.

There are lots of resources out there for people who can't afford to hire attorneys! If you go to the Norfolk Circuit Court's website, there...

I want to file for divorce from my husband but have some questions about my (not our) child, and the separation period?

Yes, you are eligible for a divorce after six months of separation (since the child is not his, you qualify). In order to get a divorce in six...

How could my custody case be affected if I move in with my boyfriend before I file for divorce and custody?

You haven't provided a lot of information here, but all sorts of issues could be raised if you move in with your boyfriend. For one thing, you may...

Of course you can! You can hire an attorney at any point in the process. It's not a bad idea to meet with an attorney for a consultation ahead of...