Attorney determination. Which she should hire one to help her by the way.

Will I be able to file a show cause?

Most likely you can but you will probably want to hire an attorney to help you with that.

What do I have to do about my concerns and safety of my child.

There is always a chance but no lawyer can give a guaranteed result. A lawyer would need to be hired to figure out the facts from both sides so...

Does the father need to show up to a petition of custody, is that contempt of court? Can I tell the judge what we both want?

Was he actually served with the petition? If not then no. If so then maybe.

Is it on the indictment or court information page?

Don’t know what to do?

Sounds to me like you should hire a lawyer to help you file and get what you deserve.

The action itself is likely unconstitutional, but as has been said already you may still risk a violation. Hire a lawyer.

Can I get charged for contemp to court if I refuse to testify although I gave a statement & can my statement be used regardless?

A witness can be held in contempt for refusing to testify unless the testimony for some reason is "privileged." You need to consult with a local...

What reasons would they nolle process a pwid of a control substance in low court then reindict you in high court?

They probably didn’t have the certificate of analysis back from the lab or one of their witnesses wasn’t available.

Does a single mother in Virginia need to get a custody declaration from the court?

Once the child is born hire a lawyer to petition for custody against father. Grandmother would have to prove by clear and convincing evidence that...