A Virginia child custody attorney could explain the implications of each type of custody during consultations with individual parents. Parenting Plans in Virginia State law contains many relevant statutes for parents seeking a child-sharing agreement. Such agreements provide a clear roadmap that parents...
Family Law Practice — Norfolk Divorce And Child Custody Attorney The Law Office of Elizabeth K. Barnes has extensive experience assisting clients with a variety of family legal needs.Attorney Elizabeth K. Barnesassists clients in all divorce proceedings, both contested and uncontested, as well aspr...
The law requires judges to favor children’s well-being over their parents’ when making decisions affecting children. Judges try to ensure a child’s environment is stable, and supports their physical, emotional, and intellectual development. When judges make custody decisions or review parenting pl...
A lesbian regained custody of her son Tuesday when a state appeals court ruled that the woman's sex life - though illegal under Virginia law - does not make her an unfit parent."A parent's private sexual conduct, even if illegal, does not create a presumption of unfitness," Judge Sam ...
The law of Virginia, as passed by the State Legislature, clearly provides that foster parents cannot file a petition for the custody of a child until after they had been foster parents for one year. Stanley v. Fairfax County Department of Social Services, 395 SE2d 199, 207, 10 Va. App....
Child custody (time sharing) is often the most contentious issue between parents who are separating or divorcing. The family law courts throughout Virginia are directed by state law to apply the principle of the Best Interests of the Children in determining an arrangement for child custody and vi...
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With the help of an experienced neutral Mediator as a facilitator, family law mediation allows you and your partner to determine the issues you are facing. Your issues of concern may include divorce, separation, child custody, parenting plans, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, prenupti...
These attorneys can represent you in many diverse areas of law including personal injury, bankruptcy, automobile accidents, tax, DUI, arson, assault, divorce, child custody and alimony issues, and more. Information About the Court System in Virginia There is a General District court in every ...