How can you i protect my child's father who is abusing his rights just to get back at me?

The best way to protect your rights is to hire an experienced attorney. If you are not looking to hire one, then you can probably save the long...

Can I be penalized for not continuing to follow the court order even if both parties named on the order are not present?

In theory, you are to follow a court order until the court changes it. You should hire a lawyer to help you get it changed as soon as possible.

Can I file for a mistrial? Do I have a right to sue him?

This is not a family law question. This is a legal malpractice question. You may want to check with a legal malpractice lawyer to figure that out....

Can I or him file a request without the help of his public defender?

If he has counsel, the court will not consider a motion filed by someone other than his counsel. The only other option is to have the PD withdraw...

Is this enough to file for contempt? Is this violation of the order?

A person cannot exercise self-help in enforcing an order. In order to stop visitations that have been ordered by the court, the court must change...

What should I do at this point because I've written emails outling the divorce decree in trying to make him understand.

If you cannot get him to agree, that means you have to take him to court. If you don't know what you're doing, the best thing for you to do is hire...

There are Virginia Form books in most law libraries. You also have to pay a reinstatement fee of approximately $35.00 to the clerk's office. If you...

Before trial

You certainly have the right to try to find counsel of your choosing.

You should hire a lawyer to help you file a show cause. Good luck.

Do I have to be separated for six month before I fill for divorce in Virginia ? we have no kids or property together .

Yes, and you also must have a separation agreement.