What can I do to rcv a certified copy of the divorce order if the courts are saying the order was presented, but not entered?

If the Order was never entered then there is no Order. If it was "presented", but not "entered" and it is in Virginia Beach where Orders are...

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What is the legal age that a child can decide they no longer want to see the non-custodial parent in the state of VA?

Children do not make such decisions because they are children. At 18, they become adults in the eyes of the law and can make such choices. Until...

Can he modify his vistitation for no good reason?

A change in an existing Order requires a material change of circumstances. It is the burden of the one who requests the change to show that has...

Is the father required to have the kids at court?

In most cases, at the initial court appearance a judge will appoint a guardian ad litem who is an attorney for the children. It is that attorney's...

Would custody be easier to get for a single female than adopting.

If you are separated, but not yet divorced from your husband, either he would have to join in an adoption or the adoption would have to wait until...

How can I keep the mother of my son ,from trying to leave state?

First there needs to be a custody order of some type in place. If there is such an order both parents are required to give 30 days advance written...

Can i prevent my sister in law from taking me to court when my father passes?

A competent adult who is not under duress can leave his or her property to whoever he/she wants. I am assuming from the question that he is...

How do I go about legally placing a divorce announcement in the newspaper?

You prepare an Affidavit for Order of Publication and Order of Publication.

Can a mother give custody of children to a family member while the father is deployed to Afghanistan without his consent?

The father has to be given notice.He has to be given an opportunity to be heard on the issue. If he is deployed and thus unable to appear in court,...

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How do i give notice to the father of my intentions to change my son's last name if he lives out of state?

You have received the correct answer. Either the father can sign a notarized consent to the change of name in which case you would just present...