Linda Michelle Ross Shin

Linda Michelle Ross Shin's Answers (159)

Virginia Beach, VA

Family Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

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Is it necessary to have a lawyer to change the last name of a minor?

Linda's answer | Answered on January 30, 2015

Virginia Code 8.01-317 describes the requirements for notice by order of publication. As you will see, they are pretty complicated and require you...

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I have a child support case on February 10th and I can't pay my child support because I am trying to get disability and

Linda's answer | Answered on January 30, 2015

Kevin, it sounds like you have a very difficult situation. First of all, no attorney on this site can give you specific legal advice in this...

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Does father have rights concerning the child he had with ex-girlfriend? Child lives with him 3/4 of time and she wants more $$

Linda's answer | Answered on January 30, 2015

Both parents have rights regarding child custody and visitation. The support right belongs to the child and is a responsibility of both parents. If...

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Can I file for my daughters father's rights to be terminated if he constantly misses visitation?

Linda's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

The reality that terminating the father's parental rights will not change your daughter's experience of his rejection. If the problem is that...

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In VA, if a child enters drug court at 17 is a parent required to attend court and parent groups after he or she turns 18?

Linda's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

What does the court order say? If there is no court order, what are the requirements for the child to continue participating? If parental...

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I'm currently on active duty, spoke to DFAS and was told that garnishement should not exceed 50% of my retire pay, is this true?

Linda's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

There are many many issues here. Please don't draft your own separation agreement. If you and your wife agree on the terms of the separation...

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Are we going to be able to get guardianship of her being only 18 and 19 years old and sense we are not family?

Linda's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

Carin is right. You should consult a family law attorney to get advice. This is a complicated set of facts and it needs to be handled correctly to...

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Do I need a family law attorney? The Independent Fundamental Baptist Church endorses breaking the will of the child by the rod

Linda's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

Although I am not licensed in Indiana, you would be well advised to consult with a custody attorney in your area. Typically, biological parents...

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Can our family be drug tested after the findings were unsubstantial?

Linda's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

Social workers are not lawyers, so taking their word for what the law says is not a good idea. In my experience, they often get it wrong. While...

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Can a father get custody for an infant if he's not even around?

Linda's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

It sounds like this is very frightening for you and I can understand why i would be! The reality is that the process of "taking your children...

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