Motion to amend and who has Jurisdiction

Given that custody was established in Virginia, and you remain in Virginia, Virginia should still have jurisdiction over the matter. If you want to...

Notarized paper to give up custody.

When considering the best interest of the child, a Judge will likely consider it, however it is not determinative. If you anticipate that he is...

Can I get any type of visitation or rights to my step daughter?

If you can demonstrate to a Judge that you have a legitimate interest in this child's life and she will suffer without that presence, you may be...

You can certainly file a divorce based on the grounds of adultery, but you will have to prove by clear and convincing evidence that your husband is...

Can I get sole custody of my child?

You certainly have a good case; however, any Judge is going to question why you didn't pursue charges when the child was 2 months old. If you want...

I am trying to get a separation agreement signed by my spouse. I live out of the country.

A divorce in Virginia is not contingent on a separation agreement; however, it does make it much easier. Do you have children? If so you will need...

I have an 8 yr old son and 7 yr old daughter. i just found out that i have another 1 yr old daughter. what is the rule on rooms?

If you are concerned about the arrangement in the Court's eyes, your children can certainly share rooms. There is nothing in the Virginia Code that...

Can the father take our baby to another state without my permission?

Currently, if he is on the birth certificate and you have no custody order, he is entitled to travel out of state with the child. Do you believe he...

How do I take custody of my 17 yearold brother?

If there is no custody order in place and you want to establish custody, you will need to go to the Norfolk Juvenile and Domestic Court and file a...

Does marriage classify as a material change? Do they have to be married for a specific time frame to warrant a modification?

The marriage may be sufficient to satisfy the material change element. However, because he has been so uninvolved, he is unlikely to get more time....