Would I lose primary custody if I move to California?

Relocation out of Virginia is very difficult when the non-custodial parent lives here. I suggest talking to your daughter's father before getting...

Can the non-custodial parent prevent custodial parent from moving children out of state?

The custody determination will ultimately be made in the state where the last custody order was entered, unless jurisdiction is transferred. I am...

How do I get someone blindly drug tested?

If visitation is not court-ordered, then you have no obligation to send your child for visitation if you think he is under the influence of drugs....

Is it required that the court be notified upon retaining an attorney?

As long as there are no court orders in place preventing contact, you may contact your child's mother directly, whether or not she has an attorney....

Typically, a guardian ad litem's recommendation holds a good bit of weight, but not always enough to carry the day. It is very important to be...

Am I obligated to continue daycare payments?

Since you are not on the daycare contract, you only have a legal obligation to directly pay daycare if there is a signed agreement or court order...

Will a visitation schedule from a divorce decree in NM uphold in CA? My daughter lives with father in Ca, I got divorced in NM

If you have a valid order for custody and visitation, then that order is enforceable. I have some concerns about your divorce and custody order,...

My daughter in law wants to give us temporary custody of our grandaughter for 5 years. can she come reclaim at anytime before?

Although you could have an order entered which incorporates an agreement for you to have "temporary" custody for 5 years, custody orders are always...

I as married in 07, and started the divorce process, filed seperation papers and signed everything,

You can find out online if your divorce was finalized. If your divorce was filed BEFORE July 31, 2009, then you want to google Virginia Circuit...

How old do you have to be to live with your other parent.If the parent your living with has full custody?

Technically, according to Virginia law, you have to be 18; however, the older and more mature you are, the more the court will consider your...