Husband deserted first of the month & is fully aware I do not have the financial resources to obtain an attorney. What now?

You can always borrow money from someone. Perhaps some family can assist you. But if you're looking for a contested hearing, I don't think Legal...

Can i go to jail or get my son takin from me by taking my son to his grandmother from his physical address?

I'm not sure what this question means exactly. If you have a court order, you have to follow the court ordered until changed. If you want your...

Post final decree, ex tells me he lied and did NOT stick w/debt consolidation for 1./2 debt as he'd told judge- am i stuck with

The remedy is likely a rule to show cause. If the evidence suggests he violated the Final Decree, the Court may hold him in contempt, order him to...

The final decree didn't pass the case to the local JDR court (heard at circuit level), we both live far away (2+ hrs from there)

The previous attorney is correct. If you want a free consultation (not free legal advice), give my office a call. If you want specific legal...

What are the chances of a father getting unsupervised visitations after being arrested for public intoxicating during a visition

It depends on what he has done between now and the court date and to how good his lawyer is. Hope you will have a better one. Good luck.

My children are refusing to go with their father on visitation days. I encourage them to go. Am I still in the wrong?

If they have court ordered visitation with him, then you must comply regardless of the children's issues. If you do not think the visitation...

I'm not married to the mother of my son and the relationship has gone south. Can I take my son and move elsewhere?

Be careful about moving as the case will not only be a custody/visitation case, but it will also turn into a relocation case. You should consult...

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How do I file for joint custody?

Has there been a custody order entered in the past? If so, then you would have to file a motion to amend. If not, then you would file a petition...

What form do I need to fill out to request a change of Venue in California Family Law Court?

Unless a Virginia attorney is licensed in California, most of us cannot answer that question. You should consult a California family lawyer. Good...

Hi my ex appealed a RTSC contempt ruling in VA Family Court JDR. From date of the RTSC ruling, how many days allowed for appeal?

You have ten (10) days from the date of judgment to appeal a ruling in a VA JDR court. You may be required to post a bond to appeal. You should...