Do I need to put my child’s father on child support?

To put him on child support or to NOT put him on child support – that is the question!  It’s a legitimate question, too, because filing a petition for child support can open the door to more custody litigation. Let’s talk about it. Filing petitions for child custody, visitation, and child support In Virginia, if...

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What happens to child custody if I die?

All parents worry about what will happen to their kids when they pass away, but that fear is definitely greater for parents of minor children.  I’d argue that, probably, for parents of children who are not together anymore, the fear even greater still. Especially if you’re the primary parent, you worry about what will happen...

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Nonpayment of Child Support

  You can get a court order establishing child support in one of two ways. One: You can file a petition with the juvenile court for custody, visitation, and/or child support, go to court, and ask the court to establish child support (as well as, potentially, custody and visitation).  This can be either an initial...

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