How would I go about getting custody of my daughter ?

In West Virginia you already have sole custody of your child. It is the father that would need to 1) establish paternity; then 2) request...

Once there has been a removal of the child from the home, the Court will determine contact, visitation and other matters. Yes, the Court can tell...

Will my GAL look at all the facts surrounding my case?

It sounds like there is a pending abuse and neglect case. It is critical that you hire a knowledgeable attorney who regularly practices Abuse and...

The three year wait can and will work against you. In West Virginia, the parents are encourage to modify visitation without the court getting...

When Social Services comes to your home, there has been a report of someone being maltreated. This can be a child, children or an elderly or...

Well this is not a straight forward question. If the Court granted your mother temporary guardianship over the minor children and you agreed, then...

You should file a contempt motion with the Court that issued the support order. The Court will then take care of the issue. Sometimes the Court...

Since you have a court ordered restraining order in play, you would need to go before the issuing court and ask the issuing court to remove the...

The CPS should have an open and active case for you filed with the Circuit Court. There should have been a hearing where the Judge adjudicated you...

What can I do about delayed child support & the other parent refusing to come up with a parenting plan that was ordered by court

The WV BCSE has been running very behind since COVID shut down everything. Keep in contact with your BCSE representative and if the issue is not...