I don't have a source of income at this time to pay child support because of an injury, am I still obligated to pay?

Because your circumstances have changed, you may petition the court to modify the support payments. However, you will still be responsible for any...

Marriage License, Multiple States

You cannot be married in two places. You must choose one to be the legally binding ceremony. In order for a marriage ceremony to be meaningful, I...

Is it considered extortion when someone threatens you with something untrue in order to get money?

The prosecution must prove three elements in order to secure a conviction for extortion in Virginia. First, they have to prove that the defendant...

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Absolutely. You can hire an attorney at any stage in the process. If the divorce and custody is going to be contested, I would speak with a lawyer...

My friend is going through a divorce from a 4 year marriage. Will he have to pay spousal support?

Spousal support is usually not awarded for marriages that lasted less than 10 years. However, there are a few facts in your situation that could be...

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Is there any law or regulation regarding overnight visitation when child is opposite sex from parent? Must they have own space?

It is not a legal requirement, but it is certainly something most people would agree is a good idea to do, and is questionable to do otherwise. The...

Can I gain custody of my child after being convicted of child abuse?

It sounds like you need a different lawyer to handle your child custody situation. Does your current lawyer handle family law issues, or does the...

How to properly separate in Virginia?

There is no legal separation in Virginia, so you don't have to file for a separation. You only have to file for the divorce, and then you will have...

My brother has PTSD from his time in the military. Will that stop him from having visitation or joint custody?

There are many factors that the courts will consider in deciding custody and visitation. The best interests of the child will trump in every...

Can my daughter's father prevent me from taking her on vacations if I have primary physical custody?

Without a court order in place, legally your ex cannot force you to do anything. Is he taking you to court to try to get joint legal custody? In...