by Sheera Herrell, B. Caitlin Walters and Katherine Wilcox Carter
There’s nothing much scarier for a mom than the possibility of a custody case, and they can come up in all sorts of different ways. Maybe your custody case is part of an ongoing divorce case. It could also be a standalone case—if you and your husband aren’t ready to get a divorce yet but still need custody determined, or if you and your child’s father never married. It’s also possible that yours is a modification. If custody has been determined before, you could be going back to court to determine custody, visitation, or support based on your changed circumstances. Even if you don’t think that your child’s father will fight you for custody, it’s a good idea to get information about what you may find yourself facing.
There’s a lot of information out there, but it’s hard to tell what you can trust from what’s just junk. And you need to know--there's an awful lot at stake in a custody case! You want to make sure you have the most up to date, Virginia specific information possible—and that’s exactly what we can provide.
From our attorneys, you’ll learn:
How support, custody, and visitation are handled in divorce cases in the circuit court, and how support, custody, and visitation are handled in stand alone cases in the juvenile and domestic relations district court when no divorce action is pending.
From our attorneys, you’ll learn:
All about the 10 critical statutory factors that the court MUST consider (and you must address) in your custody case.
From our attorneys, you’ll learn:
How custody orders are entered and modified.
From our attorneys, you’ll learn:
How different special issues (like breastfeeding, same-sex relationships, homeschooling, abuse, relocation, and special needs children) affect custody determinations.
From our attorneys, you’ll learn:
About different alternatives to litigation that can help you avoid having a knock down drag out fight in court.
From our attorneys, you’ll learn:
What you need to know if you choose to represent yourself, and what to expect in a custody case.
From our attorneys, you’ll learn:
How to work with your attorney, guardian ad litem, and custody evaluator on your case.
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