In a situation where both parents have joint "legal" custody, one parent has primary physical custody and the other parent has visitation (which...

As may be evident from the previous answers, the way in which you have described your situation is a little confusing and may be missing some key...

How do i get out of this mess?

First and foremost, get a new lawyer (licensed to practice law in Texas) IMMEDIATELY. Once that is done, you may want to file a complaint with...

I'm a child & my dad was on herowin, so he's gonna get locked up. my mom is forbidding me to see him. Any laws to visitation?

While I suppose you could always schedule an appointment with an intake officer at your local J&DR District Court to attempt to file a petition for...

Do i need a lawyer?

If CPS determines that the children are at risk, then they certainly can file a petition with the court for removal of the children from your...

Do you have to use a lawyer or attorney to draw up emancipation papers?

It depends upon what your purpose is for wanting to do this. If it is to have the minor child legally emancipated (so that the guardian is no...

I completely agree with Attorney Bice's excellent response to your question. There is no such thing as a "legal separation" in Virginia. Under...

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

Her threat to "take him to court to force him to give up his rights so her fiance can adopt the child" is a bunch of nonsense and your fiance...

What are rights of unwed fathers in Virginia ?

The law does not differentiate between married fathers and "unwed fathers" in Virginia when it comes to parental rights. The only distinction on...

Do I really need an attorney, I am unemployed no unemployment

This really isn't a divorce/family law question. While she may be able to use photographic evidence that is in the public domain to prove adultery...