Kids first?

The other relationships a child has between friends, extended family, and teachers/mentors is only one of many factors a judge will weigh in...

How does this affect custody if my ex seeks full custody and states Im financially irresponsible to care for our children?

The size of a house or apartment is only one of many, many factors a judge would consider in making a custody determination. If you already have a...

How can I ascertain if my husband and I are still married, and what are my options for filing for divorce if I can't find him?

You can search the Virginia Court Case Information website for the counties where you and your husband have lived to see if there are any filings. ...

What other steps should I be taking? Does the ex have to respond within the 30 days after my notice?

It sounds like you have your ducks in a row as far as what you've asked the court to do. Keep in mind that any change in custody arrangements has...

Bigamy is a serious matter in immigration law. It could cause problems depending on the specifics of your case. I am surprised this did not come...

Unfortunately, if the case is in Florida, under Florida law, and in Florida courts, you're going to need to hire an attorney who is licensed in...

What can I do?

It sounds like the child has been living in Louisiana for at least the last six months, so in normal circumstances, Virginia is not going to allow...

What can I do to get a new order that will calculate both of our incomes, or just an even break so we just don't pay anything?

You would need to file a Motion to Amend Child Support in the court that issued the support order - but at least talk with an attorney first, as...

How is the effective date of change determined when there is a decrease in a child support order due to a review?

Any change in support, whether up or down, should be retroactive to the date the motion to amend was filed.

I wanted to know if our Marriage process this year would my 2014-2015 taxes be suffice or would my 2015-2016 taxes be required?

Often the embassy will ask for the most up-to-date tax return at the time of the consular interview if it was not filed with the original Affidavit...