Can a custodial parent file foe back child support if the child is now 28?

If there was a court order, there is an arrearage. The arrearage can be collected even though the children are now adults.

Paternity in VA

The judge can order the paternity test at the time of your first court appearance. You generally will be required to advance payment of the costs...

Can I request an ad litem for my child, in regard to child support?

You are not going to get a Guardian Ad Litem on a support appeal in the Virginia Beach Circuit Court. Have you contacted Tidewater Legal Aid to see...

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If we have no kids no shared property she doesn't even have my last name will this take more than one court appearance?

In Virginia, if the divorce is uncontested, it will require only one hearing, assuming that you have all of your paperwork in order.

Can I request back child support on my 15 year old when no agreement has ever been in place?

Child support cannot be awarded for a period prior to filing a petition for support with the court, Child support in Virginia is calculated using...

My ex is a convited felon

His criminal conviction could have an impact, depending on what it was for and when it happened. Drug use would impact visitation. You will have...

Virginia Code Section 18.2-57.2 makes it a Class 6 felony to commit a third offense of domestic assault. For Class 6 felonies, the punishment is a...

Am I eligible for an appeal of a protective order?

You can appeal the case to the Circuit Court, provided that the appeal if filed within 10 days.

In my divorce decree it states that both of my children will remain with me. I want to file for joint custody what do I do?

A court cannot order a parent to have or exercise visitation if they do not want it.

Different judge between cases?

I assume that the case was heard in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. The appeal from that court would be to the Circuit Court,...