If you are facing a child custody hearing in Virginia, you may have lots of questions about the possible outcome. You are probably somewhat familiar with the differences between sole (or, primary) and joint custody. However, what these mean is not always so clear-cut. Sole vs. Joint Custody in a Child Custody Hearing in VirginiaSole...
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When it comes to court room behavior during a Virginia child custody hearing, it’s almost like learning how to play a game. You are a player and the goal is to win physical and/or legal custody of your child. Before you can even think about winning a child custody hearing in Virginia you have to...
A Florida lawyer was jailed after displaying rude courtroom behavior in his own divorce case. His inability to keep quiet in the courtroom didn’t sit very well with the judge.Herald Tribune reports that Edward Weltman displayed several types of rude and disruptive behavior in court that finally led to the judge finding him in criminal...
Appeals for Child Custody Cases in Virginia If you’re unhappy with the custody order entered by your local juvenile and domestic relations court, it may be possible to have it modified. Appeal to Circuit Court Anything decided by the juvenile court is automatically appealable to circuit court. As long as you appeal your custody order...
When arguing a child custody case in Virginia, it is important to present admissible evidence. There are many factors in Virginia child custody cases that impact the ruling. It’s important to avoid confusing hearsay with admissible evidence.Hearsay is the use of outside (the courtroom) statements or documents as evidence within the courtroom. Statements uttered outside...
First and foremost in your mind if you are going through a divorce and you are a mother is: how this will affect your children? You naturally want the best for your children and will do what is necessary to ensure their interests are protected throughout your divorce proceedings. In some circumstances, mediation as a...
There are some obvious behavioral changes to look for in trying to determine if your husband is cheating on you. Some of them may include: Loss of interest in sex, or a sudden increase in sex drive Change in grooming habits Personality changes (suddenly hot-tempered, moody or lost in his thoughts) He takes his computer...
When it comes to proving that your spouse is cheating, you may need to think outside of the box. Although it doesn’t come cheap, it might be worth the cost of hiring a private investigator, since they do all the work for you. They also know the tricks of the trade and what to look...