Mary G. Commander's Answers (1179)

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Can the biological father decide he wants to take the child from the mother if he's not on the birth certificate?

Mary's answer | Answered on February 18, 2010

Being listed on the birth certificate is not really an issue if he is the biological father. If he is, then he can file a custody petition. That...

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I have a 19 y/o full time college student who works part time. Does her father still have to pay support in Va.?

Mary's answer | Answered on February 18, 2010

If the child is over 18 and is not in high school, there is no child support obligation except in special cases when the child is disabled.

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If the a child has there father's last name does he have more rights over that child>

Mary's answer | Answered on February 18, 2010

The names does not make a difference as to what rights he has.

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If a father signs over parental rights, does he still have to pay child support?

Mary's answer | Answered on February 18, 2010

Even if he is not listed in the birth certificate (which can only be done with his consent), he still is the biological father. There is no...

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I wanted to know if i could take my sons father to court for back child support since my son has turned 18.

Mary's answer | Answered on February 18, 2010

If you NEVER filed anything before, it is too late to file now.

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My son's biological father has never seen or support my son can he terminate his parental rights so my husband can adopt my son

Mary's answer | Answered on February 18, 2010

This is a step-parent adoption which should not be an expensive process. The father would sign a consent to adopt. A petition would be filed in the...

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In virginia what is the date used for the final date, when the judge signs or when the clerk files?

Mary's answer | Answered on February 18, 2010

When the judge signs the Order, it become a final Order of the court.

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401k question.

Mary's answer | Answered on February 18, 2010

The marital portion (that portion that was contributed during the marriage) is marital property that is subject to division.

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How many years of marriage are required for a spouse to recieve medical benefits?

Mary's answer | Answered on February 18, 2010

For full lifetime medical medicals, you need 20 years of marriage that coincide with 20 tears of military service. There are provisions for short...

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The mother of my child is refusing my visitation what can I do?

Mary's answer | Answered on February 17, 2010

If there is an existing court order and she is violating it, you can return to court and have a Show Cause Order entered against her. If there is...

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