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Requesting a Protective Order can be an extremely emotional, and confusing, process. Where do I go? What do I ask for? Who do I speak to? These could be just some of the questions you are asking yourself when you are considering filing a Protective Order. This week, I’m going to explain where to go to obtain a Protective Order. …
In the midst of a bitter custody battle, the person who ends up the most hurt is usually not the parents at all, but the child. It seems obvious, but many forget that it is so important that your child not suffer just because you and the other parent dislike each other or are unable to communicate. It is important …
It depends. Shockingly, Virginia law does not provide a specific age number for which children can be left home alone by themselves. However, The Department of Social Services (DSS) warns that age alone is never a good indicator of a child’s maturity level. In addition, DSS provides the following helpful guidelines when determining whether your child is ready to be …
Yes. Virginia Code § 20.124.1 states that “a person with a “legitimate interest” shall be broadly construed and includes, but is not limited to, grandparents.” However, in Virginia there is a Parental Presumption. Parental Presumption The Parental Presumption was established in Troxel v. Granville, 530 US 57 (2000). In Troxel, grandparents petitioned a Washington Superior Court for the right to …