To get a no-fault divorce in Virginia, is it required that the spouses live in separate residences for 6 mos (no kids)?

You can't file in Virginia until one of you has lived here for six months. In order to file after six months of separation, you must also have a...

I want to know if anything can be done. Tell me how to help my brother who's in the middle of a divorce? Details to follow.

The best thing you can do is be a good listener and a slow speaker. Rarely is one person completely right and the other completely wrong. If...

Do you think I will be put in jail

If you are unemployed and have no other source of income, you are likely to have a lawyer appointed to you by the court since there is the...

How does child support for a severe needs child work after child turns 18?

Are you represented by an attorney in your divorce? If not, you need to be. If your husband was abusive during the marriage, he is likely to...

Do I need my ex ' s consent to get therapy for my son?

Joint legal custody means that you and the child's father both have input into decision about important decisions in your son's life. Counseling,...

Is my husband legally responsible for a child support deduction, that was mailed to DSS by his employer, and is missing?

First and foremost, you should consult a child support attorney in your area for specific advice on your case. As a general principal, however,...

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What happens when a mother and child do not show up for the court ordered DNA test?

If the mother and child were ordered to appear for a DNA test and did not appear, the court will often allow them another opportunity to provide...

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My mother is being forced out of her house by her sons, & we don't know what to do.

You need to have a consultation with a real estate attorney. If you mother is being pressured to sell the house, I wonder if your brother really...

It sounds like there are many areas of concern in this case. First, whether or not she can have custody of the child depends on her offense....

If I think husband has abandoned me &our son & I decide to go live with a relative in another state how will it effect custody?

You need an attorney. Can your family help you at least pay for a 1-2 hour consultation to get specific advice in your very complicated situation?...