I want my sons father to sign his rights over.

The short answer is yes. What you are really speaking of, is an adoption. If you desire to terminate the biological father's rights and replace...

How do I obtain a writ of discovery if I will be representing myself in a criminal case?

Do not represent yourself. If you are not happy with your court appointed counsel then hire your own counsel but do not represent yourself,...

Would a public defender be good or should we find a defense lawyer with his/her own practice. what possible outcome could result

There is this myth of Court appointed or public defenders, that they are somehow less than good. Please understand that many of the best criminal...

What issues have to be discussed and agreed upon when parties have joint legal custody and mother having primary physical cust

Unfortunately these days "joint Legal" has become so watered down that really the primary custodian can make decisions like these without...

My son, who is 17, was arrested for a 1st shoplifting offense. Is there some type of program in VA to keep this off his record ?

I would agree with the previous respond that where I practice there are alternatives but each is unique to that particular Court. I have seem...

It does NOT count. I have encountered this argument before and the Courts are clear at least where I practice that it does not count. The most...

Rights of parents

He cannot have her arrested, but he can file a petition to determine custody and with her relocating, it may make her case difficult. In...

Can I obtain copies of depositions for a case I am not involved in?

Yes and no, is the answer. First, I do not believe you will be successful on with a subpoena to acquire the depositions from another civil matter...

Bought house but wife never put my name on deed.I want divorce and downpayment back from house.is this possible?

While there is an argument to be made for using separate funds for marital property, they may not win the day here. Since you have been married...

For a Richmond uncontested divorce, plan on at least an eight week turn around. I am sorry.