My cousin is in a rehabilitation center due to she had an annurisym and two strokes and my aunt is taking care of the baby(son)

This would have to be done through two very different types of proceedings -- a custody proceeding for the child (filed in the Juvenile & Domestic...

My husband currently kicked me out of the house and I don't plan on leaving my son with him. Can I transfer my sons school?

You should initiate a court case for spousal support, child support, and child custody as soon as possible. If the separation was without your...

I'm still working on the settlement agreement with my soon-to-be ex. If I withdraw from my 401k will this count as income?

I absolutely join with Attorney Fraser in urging you to consult with a Virginia family law attorney before you sign ANYTHING! I am...

My spouse is incarcerated for 120 year no chance of parole.How do I file for divorce in Virginia when he's in another state?

The reason that a guardian ad litem MUST be appointed for your husband is because his status as an incarcerated person renders him legally...

My husband has no children of his own. Does that make my daughter (his stepdaughter) his legal heir when we die?

No. A step-child is not an "heir" under the statute in Virginia that defines legal heirs to an intestate estate. This brings me to my next...

Been married for 2 years, now going through separation, what steps to take now ?

Since you list your question under the practice area of "prenuptials", my first question is whether there is a prenuptial agreement that was...

I can tell you from the complexity of your question that an attorney would have to review the various documents and court orders that you've...

Dna came back negative do i have any rights to see the child

Unless you are the biological parent (which it seems you are not) or the adoptive parent of the child, then you do not have any "parental rights"...

Does joint legal custody decisions pertain to whom the child is with not on the noncustodial parents time?

Generally speaking, unless the custody order specifically provides the non-custodial parent with a right of first refusal in the event that the...

If a parent loses all custody is this person still considered a "person with legitimate interests"? VA

I agree with Mr. Crouch's response to your question. Unless the parent's right were legally terminated (termination of parental rights is a very...