How to seal divorce records in Virginia? Five factors to seal.
Remember:
There is a premumption that records should be open.
No time limit for judge to act.
Salacious allegations not enough.
Five factors to seal:
Real harm that has occurred. Not just a theoretical...FATHER AWARDED CUSTODY BASED ON “STABLE LIVING SITUATION” “CERTAINTY AND STABILITY”
The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld the award of physical child custody to a father. The mother and the father were both troublesome parents with allegations of abuse flying both ways. The court considered the best interest of the child in making its decision. In considering the statutory factors under Virginia Code...
Custody in Virginia
Custody in Virginia
Custody means being awarded the legal responsibility of the care of a child including where they live and who makes the decisions on their behalf. Custody is a difficult process for the parents and also the children. This will help answer some questions but are no...
New law changes access to child care records.
Do you pay (or receive) child support?
New law changes access to child care records. Important aid to those paying (or receiving) child support.
A new law takes effect on July 1, 2020 which allows either parent access to their child’s day care records. Soon, both...
What your child would tell you
A child’s message about visitation:
Don’t ask me to take sides. Don’t make me chose between my parents
Treat me like a person, not a thing to be traded between you.
Let me talk to my mom in private. Let me talk to...
Types of Custody
What is custody and why is it important?
There are two types of custody, physical and legal. Physical custody means where the child spends most of his or her time (that is sleeping). If the child spends most of the time with one parent, the other parent generally has to pay child...