The child abuse and neglect laws in West Virginia are a highly technical mix of statute, rules and case law. You absolutely can not navigate the...

Pete and Thomas are 100% correct in their responses. An experienced attorney can help get your evidence admitted and can get the Court in a...

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I need a lawyer to help me with father estate and probate and getting custody of my two boys

It seems there is a lot of things going on in your case. First of all, as to the custody, in West Virginia you can file to establish paternity. ...

In this case, you can apply to the court to modify the custody, while that is pending, you can withhold visitation and Judge Cogar will not hold it...

If the time for the appeal has already passed, then it is highly unlikely that you can get your rights reinstated. This area of law in West...

Can I get emergency temporary custody of my grandson his mother is on meth and he’s being neglected and hurt

Abuse and Neglect actions can be filed in West Virginia by anyone with knowledge of the acts that constitute abuse and neglect. However, A&N law...

Is a court order valid after 4 yrs, entered during an improvement period"abuse neglect case"

Normally in an Abuse and Neglect case in WV, the final order after the improvement period has ended will contain any special restrictions or...

I need to know how to get a divorce to a man that’s been in prison for 7 years and don’t get out til 2032?

Mr. Callahan is correct on all points. Additionally, some jurisdictions will appoint a Guardian Ad Litem for the incarcerated spouse. I would...

You should contact CPS directly so that you can be notified about this matter. An interstate placement is possible but will require the WV DHHR to...

WV resident who got dui first offense in 2017. Recently moved out of state.

Normally the fees are paid to the magistrate court that presided over the case. With DUIs there may also be additional fees through the DMV. ...