Can a NCP parent dictate his own rules while children are visiting

The day to day decisions would be made by the parent with the children. This includes bedtimes, food and activities (church, etc.), unless there...

Wife wants a divorce, but I dont. Is this possible?

Whether the fact that she does not have custody of her other children will help you or not depends, in large part, on why she does not have custody...

We adopted a young woman when she was 30 after careful consideration but she has changed and is believed to be on meth.

You cannot "prevent" a person from contesting a Will. You should put a specific provision in the Will that you are excluding her on purpose. Also,...

What can I do to ensure some rights to the child as the paternal grandparent if the unmarried parents' relationship goes south?

The easiest way to handle this if the parents agree is for all of you to sign a Consent Order setting up visitation for you. You would then file a...

My ex quit a full-time job and is giving false info on child support income.Anything I can do?

The court can impute income to a parent who is voluntarily unemployed or under-employed. Wage information can be subpoenaed, but most waitress...

How do I become emancipated?

You can refer to my "Avvo Legal Guide" on Emancipation in Virginia.

This is a problem that quite frequently comes up. Obviously, if there is an emergency the child should receive immediate medical care, even if...

The child's preference is only one factor that a court may consider in awarding custody. There is no set age. The court will consider the maturity...

Grandparents wanting physical custody of grandchild

A grandparent is considered an interested third party who does have the right to petition for custody. There is a preference, however, for custody...

Will I be in trouble?

There is no obligation to turn over telephone numbers.