My adopted son who will be 18 soon wants his bio mother to become his legal parent again? Will the court grant him this wish ?

Virginia does allow adult adoptions if certain criteria are met.

I am about to get married to my fiancé and he wants to adopt my daughter who is now 1. my name is the only on BS what can i do?

Regardless of the circumstances, the birth father has to be given notice of the adoption. Thereafter, the court can determine whether his consent...

VIRGINIA - pre-marital assets and inheritance off limits?

Pre-marital assets and inheritance that were kept separate remain separate property. Theses assets can be considered for support purposes, but they...

Step parent adoption without biological father's consent

Consent can be waived if you prove by clear and convincing evidence that the father, without good cause, has failed to have contact with the child...

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Can a parent have residential custody while not living with the child?

The father still would have physical custody unless there was an agreement otherwise or a court order. The child's wishes is one factor a court can...

When does jurisdiction legally transfer?

The judges in the two states will need to confer to decide which will hear the case.

How do one terminate their custodial rights to a 16 year old child

You can petition the court for relief from your custody order. If there is no other adult who comes forward to take custody, you are looking at her...

Most Separation Agreements have a reconciliation clause in them. An Agreement is a contract that becomes a court order at the time of the divorce....

What agreement should be made in the event of divorce after you are married? We are currently separated & intend on m-counseling

Signing a Separation Agreement does not mean that you have to get divorced. Most such Agreements contain a reconciliation clause in the event that...

I want to move out of state but can I with a cps case???

There is nothing preventing you from moving; however, if you want there to be an investigation completed, you need to stay in contact with CPS.