Will a judge grant an appeal to the mother if she is proven unfit and custody is awarded to the father?

In Virginia, any order coming from a district court (including the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court) and be automatically appealed to...

One of the reasons why attorneys are a good idea is that the attorney is not emotionally invested in the outcome of the case, and that means that...

How do I go about filing for custody of a grandchild?

You can contact the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court in your area to see how to file a petition for custody. Each court handles...

Will My Prior Bond Be Revoked if Given a PB-15?

It will be up to the judge to decide if the prior bond is revoked. You really need to discuss this with your attorney, who is familiar with all...

What are my legal rights to a stepchild who is left in my care for over a year and now the mother is claiming she has to takehim

You can file a petition for custody in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. While natural parents always have a presumption of...

What paperwork to file if ex wife is not adhering to terms of PSA/final divorce decree?

You should speak with your attorney about how to proceed. It appears that you are not going to be able to resolve this yourself, so it will...

Wthholding visitation?

Yes, he can file a show cause and take you to court if you failed to abide by the Court Ordered visitation. However, he is not the one to hold you...

There are a lot of factors that go into the decision about bond. If there was a previous secured bond, it is less likely that this new bond will...

I am considering filing for full custody, do I have to put my child father on child support

There is no requirement to file for child support, even if you have filed a petition and been awarded custody. They are really separate actions.

Failure to appear for custody hearing?

I agree with Ms. Foster. Also, there are often cases where sole legal and sole physical custody is granted to one parent and the other parent is...