Can I move with my child to Canada without the father’s written permission?

From the standpoint of custody in Virginia, if there is no court order regarding custody of your child, either natural parent is free to take the...

What legal action can I take to prevent an ex from taking furniture back she gave to me?

There are some circumstances that might be helpful in your situation, but you really should discuss them with an attorney in your area. At the...

I just got fired from my job, how do I file for unlawful termination?

As my colleague mentioned, Virginia is an 'at will' employment state. This means that the employer can fire you for any reason, or even for no...

If you have a will and you get a letter notorized stating that you want something else will something else can you do that?

The will can not be changed, because the deceased would be the only one who could make a change and he is no longer with us. As an aside, even...

If you have detailed information (who, when etc) about the infidelity, you can use adultery as a grounds for filing a complaint for divorce. ...

Can my daughter tell me she doesn't want to come back home after leaving for summer visitation with her father in South Carolina

A minor is still a minor until they reach the age of 18. So the short answer is that no, she cannot decide herself where she wants to live. If...

What can I do about someone harassing my family that lives in Terra Haute Indiana and we live on Virginia?

As far as I am aware, there is no law that says you need to answer a phone call, or read a text message, or even open a piece of mail. I might...

Do wage garnishments for child support apply to arrearages first or to current month's responsibility?

It is my understanding that DCSE will apply the payments first to any current support requirement, and if there is any money left, to the past due...

Can my wife get child support from her daughters father without filing suit?

Your wife cannot just show up in Court and say that 'X' is the father and should be required to pay child support. The father would need to be...

I have custody of my granddaughter the mother and father never married we found out he is not the father

A lot depends on how you 'found out he is not the father', which is also based on how he was originally determined to be the father. If the...