Im 35 weeks pregnant can I file for temporary custody till we have the hearing date? Or does the baby have to be born?

The baby has to be born before any petitions can be filed in court. You should talk to a family law attorney in Richmond as soon as possible....

Typically, the person filing the Show Cause has to withdraw it. That can be done by a letter from your wife to the court stating that you have...

I need advice on modifying visitation. im unemployed behind some on ch supp but even when im caught up i cant see my daughter

Custody, visitation, and support are separate issues in the eyes of the court. Both can be modified based on a change in material circumstances. If...

Does my parent still have to right to tell me what to do at age 18 in Virginia.

Legally, you are an adult, but practically, if you want to benefit from your parents' home, you have to do what they say. The reality is that...

Divorce

It sounds like you are dealing with a domestic abuse situation. Even if the situation has not become physical, financial control and intimidation...

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Do I need proof of what my eight year old daughter is telling me about what is going on at the mother's home before court?

It is hard to know what is really going on at the mother's home. The perception of a child may not be accurate or she may just really miss you....

How do I become emancipated from my parents?

It sounds like you are in a difficult and confusing time in your life. To answer your question directly, one of the things you must show is...

My husband and I want to change my sons last name to match ours but his biological dad does not want it? how hard would it be?

If the father objects to a name change, a contested hearing would take place. At that hearing, you and the child's father would each present your...

If I give up my parental rights as a mother do I still have to continue to pay child support?

Maybe. Parents have rights as it relates to their children. They also have responsibilities. Typically the court will terminate both at the same...

It sounds like the divorce is still going on since you are still being brought back to court for failure to obey a temporary order of the court. If...