If i make 63% of household income would I have to pay my husband alimony? have 3 kids:15,6,3

In determining spousal support, the courts look to specific factors under the Virginia Code. There is no one size fits all determination for...

Virginia child support

Virginia determines support pursuant to the presumptive child support guidelines. One of the issues in determination of the guidelines is the...

Can a Non-custodial parent petition for Contempt of Court if the other parent make-up weekends with our kids?

In Virginia, if a person does not follow an order of the court then the petition would be a rule to show cause. You will want to consult with a...

Is a deposition necessary and/or is it required?

An uncontested divorce can be accomplished by affidavit. If you're not satisfied with the lawyer that you have you should consider hiring another...

In a temporary hearing, is evidence proving that a spouse is falsifying their income permissible in determing support?

Typically a court allows any relevant evidence to be admitted. Then the court weighs the credibility of the evidence. That's where having an...

I share custody of my son (age 11) with the EX. I was offered a position out of state. legally can I leave him with a caregiver?

Most judges are going to have concerns about leaving a child in the care of a non-parent boyfriend without the other parent's express consent, but...

Even if it doesn't operate to grant custody on its face it certainly would be strong evidence in a trial. You should consider retaining an...

If I have full custody and he wants full .thinks I'm on drugs. What type of drug test will be given?

Most courts perform a urinalysis but each court has its own procedures. Good luck.

Why did my lawyer agree to re-serve complaint for divorce?

Your lawyer probably didn't want to waste the money you are going to pay in trust if you object to them filing a late answer and you have to have a...

If I am unhappy with my current lawyer and I find a new lawyer, can they fire my current lawyer for me? What is the process?

Typically your new lawyer will send a substitution order to let your previous attorney out of the case. Good luck.