Cohabitation is frowned upon for custody and visitation purposes. If father has a girlfriend, father should either marry girlfriend or not have her around the kids.

There are several questions that a lawyer would have before being able to answer your question including, but not limited to, who the donor for the child was, whether there was any contract entered into between the parties, and whether there was a court involved with her grandmother. There is not... View More

Unless you have a court order or written agreement that says otherwise, he should be paying his proportional share of unreimbursed medical expenses. His proportional share is based off of the income shares of both parties. Please consult an attorney for more specific advice regarding your... View More

Do you have an order that grants you custody or obligates you to pay child support? The court can not obligate you to pay for a child that is not yours either biologically or by adoption, so they most likely can not give you an order obligating you to provide insurance. Most insurers will not... View More

An adoption confers on her the legal rights and responsibilities as a parent.

Va. Code § 20-124.2 says "B. In determining custody, the court shall give primary consideration to the best interests of the child. The court shall assure minor children of frequent and continuing contact... View More

Yes. When deciding custody and visitation, the court considers and applies the best interests of the child factors. Factor 2 is a parent's physical and mental condition.

Va. Code § 20-124.3. Best interests of the child; visitation.

In determining best interests of a child for... View More

Unless it is in a court order, it is hard to enforce such provisions. If the judge forgot to put it in a court order, this can typically be corrected with the proper motion. To file such motion, hire a lawyer.

This is not a criminal defense question. It is a family law question so I will try to redirect your question to that area of law.

This is a question best asked in the state in which the current custody order/agreement is in effect.

It is unclear for what purposes you are inquiring. School? Medical? Generally speaking, without seeing the custody order, a lawyer cannot give you a definitive answer. However, it is quite likely that the step father, based solely on the limited information available, has decision making authority... View More

In a word, yes. While the Court may deviate from the standard support guidelines if the parents and the children are all living under one roof, it is still an issue that the Court will determine.

Va. Code § 18.2-49.1. Violation of court order regarding custody and visitation; penalty.

A. Any person who knowingly, wrongfully and intentionally withholds a child from either of a child's parents or other legal guardian in a clear and significant violation of a court order... View More

First you should ask the noncustodial parent if there is new insurance, and for all updated insurance cards and information. If there is no insurance, and the court order says the noncustodial parent has to provide insurance, you will need to file a Rule to Show Cause to have the court enforce... View More

You have been given [mostly] accurrate information. The JDR Court is the appropriate place to go. Given the severity of the situation, you should hire a lawyer to file the appropriate paperwork forcing the mother to bring the children back to Virginia.

In addition to the civil action you describe, there is also a criminal alternative that you could pursue through the Commonwealth's Attorney Office.

Va. Code § 18.2-49.1. Violation of court order regarding custody and visitation; penalty.

A. Any person who knowingly,... View More

You will need to file a Petition for Modification of Custody. If you can show that there has been a material change in circumstance since the last Custody order was entered, and that a change in custody is in your daughter's best interest, then you may be able to get the court to make a... View More

Yes, all custody arrangements require approval by a court, and a lawyer is necessary to ensure you file everything you need with the court.

The first thing you need to do is hire a lawyer to file the appropriate paperwork to expedite this matter so the Court can enter the appropriate orders.

This is a family law question, not criminal defense. I will transfer your question.

It largely depends on whether you have proper service, the type of petition you have filed, and which judge you have. Any one of those three things can impact how the court will likely proceed. A lawyer would need to talk through your full case before giving you a better idea of what to expect.