Unwed father takes children from mother and moves to another state without establishing paternity custody through court

You definitely need to file immediately in Virginia. There is a statute called the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)...

What is the age in the state of Virginia that a child can choose whether they see or talkto non-custodial parent

There isn't really a specific age per se. It all depends on the individual child and the surrounding circumstances. Virginia Code Section 20-124.3...

The best course is to contact the attorneys for the parties and inform them that you have nothing to add one way or the other. Let them know that...

My estranged husband will not sign divorce documents. He's incarcerated. what do I do ? I've sent them several times.

There are actually quite a few things you have to do to get a divorce, particularly if he is a felon. It involves having a guardian ad litem...

Can I sue a suspended driver for my car damages?

Did you suffer any injuries? If not, I'm surprised that you cannot find any kind of coverage. If it's only property damage, you will likely have a...

Does a divorce decree supersede a student loan payment responsibility?

The contributors are correct. If you fail to pay your half, you could go to jail under the contempt powers of the court. If the loan company sues...

Since we divorced a couple years ago, my ex has moved seven times, each time uprooting my daughter.

Even relocations within the state of Virginia give rise both to a best interest analysis for change of custody and a best interest analysis to...

Once a legal separation has been signed and honored for 3 years, can a person file for divorce and redo the distribution?

The only recourse is if the agreement is unconscionable. Based on what you provided there may be a chance that is the case, but we would need more...

If you are waiting to hire an attorney based on whether the insurance company gives a low offer, go ahead and hire a lawyer. They always low ball...

I was in a car accident

Did you tell all this to your insurance company? If not, then you need to keep all of this information to yourself. Contributory negligence is an...