Can my husband and I file for custody of my step daughter in Virginia?

You should consult with an attorney who can advise you on the particulars of your case. If custody has never been established through a court...

On appeal to the circuit court, the case is heard de novo (anew). Findings of Fact (or Factual Findings) are what you are asking the court to...

How can my significant other adopt my child?

You should speak with a family lawyer who can advise you regarding the legal implications of allowing your boyfriend to adopt your child. Adoption...

Can a Guardian Ad Litem submit a bill based on a judge's authorization for a different case number?

Speak with the clerk's office about this issue. A GAL submits a form the court and the court approves it. When multiple children are involved,...

Can I file for constructive desertion when my alcoholic husband has increasingly been verbally abusive to me and our 7 yr old d?

Consult an experienced family law attorney in your area ASAP, who can advise you regarding abuse, separation, and divorce. It sounds like you need...

Is physical custody a good idea?

How does the birth certificate not list a parent? You speak with a family law attorney who can properly advise you after considering all the facts...

Employee rights for being accused of picking up a child incorrectly and being denied unemployment and parent filed investigation

Child abuse is not the correct practice area. I am going to change it so maybe the relevant practitioners will see and respond. You need to speak...

What age does a child have to be before they can choose which parent they will live with?

Additionally, the code provides the court shall consider "The reasonable preference of the child, if the court deems the child to be of reasonable...

Unless a court order provides otherwise, it is probably not illegal for a parent/grandparent to take the child out of state without the other...

My ex is on hospice services but has custody of my 15yr old, what options do I have?

If the other parent passes away, then you have custody. If someone else wants custody or visitation, they have to file a petition in the juvenile...