To begin, I have no experience with the local rules of Fairfax; however, on the subject of telephonic appearances, be careful! If you make a...

What are rights of unwed fathers in Virginia ?

In Virginia, as a parent he has the right to visitation, unless the Court concludes that it may be detrimental to the child. Having the right to...

Am I allowed to show pics of a video of illegal drugs?

This is always difficult, but essentially the answer is yes the video or pics may be presented, BUT the 13 yr old will have to be able to state...

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My wife will not let me see my children

1. File a motion for show cause (see Mr. Carafiol's description). 2. Keep a calendar detailing all visitation scheduled and denied. (use excell if...

How do i gain full custody of my daughter?

I agree with Mr. Carafiol's comments, and will only add that the law is generally very strong in your favor. The U.S. Supreme Court in Troxell,...

The father of my child is harassing me. can i go to his navy command? will it look bad in court?

You first have to decide whether you are ready to be rid of him. If so, allow no breach to go without a show cause, a warrant for arrest or a...

What can I do to make my fiance's custody battle with his ex-wife easier for him with a better outcome?

There are several very important ways you may assist your fiance. First - don't become an issue. Often third parties can become targets, so it is...

As a RSO in VA, do I have any recourse to my GF's ex trying to keep me from spending time with our infant child?

Your GF's X does have every right to keep his children away from you. If a consequence is that you are denied contact with you child, your relief...

Does giving guardianship to my sons grandparents cuase me to give up my custody for him?

I agree with Ms. Wilson-Goodman, you need to seek counsel. In Virginia, it is possible to give another individual the status of guardian, without...

If your order specifies the you each pay one half of extracurricular activities, the courts generally consider those to include sports, drama, and...