In the state of Virginia, if a person avoids receiving papers for a preliminary protective order what will happen?

The respondent for a protective order has to be personally served so they are on notice. If the respondent cannot be found and served properly, the...

Will an insurance company cover a person on a plan, even after they are married?

Your fiancé should call the insurance company to get the precise terms as to what happens upon her marriage. Every insurance company has different...

What are my chances at increasing child support

It is important to note that your ex is obligated to pay his medical share of 51% for unreimbursed medical expenses unless or until the court...

How does child SUPORT work?

Every parent has a legal obligation to financially support their child. There are even special sections in the Virginia Code that account for when...

Custody?

It is entirely inappropriate for any minor child to be talking about legal proceedings with the other parent. If your daughter has a court...

If my 15 year old grandson wants to change residency what do we do about school before we decide if we need to change custody?

First and foremost, the current custody and visitation order controls where your grandson should reside at this time. If you believe that the...

Show Cause matters (also known simply as "contempt of court" in other states) can be a complex area of law because there are different types of...

Can I leave the state with my baby without the father?

Without a Custody/Visitation Order in place precluding a parent from taking the child out of the Commonwealth, each parent is on equal grounding,...