If you do not have a lawyer, I would contact a family law attorney ASAP. If there is not order for custody or visitation, both parents have equal...

Child support question?

If he is not the custodial parent of your child and is not court-ordered to pay child support, the child support guidelines do not take your child...

What does it mean when it says show cause?

A motion for show cause is a request for the judge to summon the nonpaying parent to court and for that nonpaying parent to show cause why he/she...

What are my rights if my spouse is trying to kick me out?

He cannot kick you out of the marital home if you are married regardless that he owned the home prior to the marriage. You can leave voluntarily or...

You should speak with a family law and immigration attorney who can assist you on this case. If the marriage lasted two years prior to filing for...

Child support not being use for the child question ?

Virginia does not require that a parent receiving child support state how child support is being spent. Further, it sounds like the other parent is...

One can petition for a protective order if there has been an act of violence, force, or threat, meaning any act involving violence, force, or...

In order for a non-custodial parent to have overnight visits does he have to have a proper place for her to sleep?

Sometimes judges put in custody orders that there must be separate bed for a child if it is an issue. However, there is no rule or law stating that...

How long does the emergency custody take to get custody of a child?

A court can award emergency custody on a temporary basis once the petition/motion is filed, but a court can also decline to award/change custody...

Can i get my visitation order altered to include my employer?

No. The court will not order your employer to allow you off work to spend time with your child. You have a few options: speak with the other parent...