Immunity of Child Abuse Reporters in Virginia
Jul 23, 2011
Immunity of Child Abuse Reporters in Virginia
In order to encourage reports to be made of child abuse or neglect, those who make reports of suspected abuse are immune from liablity by staute in Virgin...
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Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights in Virginia
Jul 23, 2011
Invountary Termination of Parental Rights in Virginia
Under certain circumstances the rights of parents can be involuntarily terminated by court action.
Parents must be afforded due process, and the ...
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What is Domestic Violence/ Family Abuse in Virginia?
Jul 23, 2011
What is Domestic Violence/Family Abuse in Virginia?
Defined in Domestic Violence Civil Laws Virginia Code 16.1-228; 38.2-508(7) ''Family abuse'' means any act involving violence, force, or threat
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Virginia Infant Safe Haven Law
Jul 20, 2011
Infant Safe Haven Law
Parents have the ability, without the prospect of criminal or civil liability, of delivering their infant child to a "safe haven".
Infant's Age
Virginia Code 18.2-371.1; 40...
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Adoption Placement
Jul 20, 2011
Who May Adopt, Be Adopted, or Place a Child for Adoption
Adoption in Virginia is governed by statutes that must be strictly complied with. There are specific rules regarding who may adopt, who may be ...
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Parental Drug Use as Child Abuse in Virginia
Jul 19, 2011
Parental Drug Use as Child Abuse in Virginia
Use of drugs by parents can lead to many lapses in parenting, in addition to outright abuse of children. The use or possession of drugs, in and of itself, ...
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What Constitutes Child Abuse or Neglect in Virginia?
Jul 19, 2011
What Constitutes Child Abuse or Neglect in Virginia?
Child Abuse and Neglect are defined by statute in Virginia.
Physical Abuse Virginia Code 63.2-100 Abused or neglected child means any child you...
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Who Has To Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Virginia?
Jul 19, 2011
Who Has To Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Virginia?
Parents often come to the attention of the Department of Social Services and the courts by way of reports from "mandatory reporters", those who ar...
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Rights of Unmarried Fathers in Virginia
Jul 19, 2011
Rights
of Unmarried Fathers in Virginia
Some states define the term Father by statute.
Virginia does not.
Virginia has established a Putative Father Registry
which is a statewide database. You ca...
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Social Media And Divorce
Jul 17, 2011
Social Media And Divorce
One of the primary sources for damaging evidence in divorce cases often comes from you yourself. Sometimes, it can be in the form of what you do or what you say. Often, it can...
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