How does child support work if the custodial parent lives in a different state or even country?
Interstate child support is governed by the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) and that…
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If a father learns he’s not a child’s biological parent, does the mother have the right to move away with the child?
For years, if you had ever in Virginia acknowledged a child as yours, even if you later got a…
If one parent has primary custody of the children, can he or she move to a different state or country with them?
In Virginia, parents have to give either parent 30 days’ advance notice of the intent to move, and…
What are the factors to consider when dealing with a foreign court in an international custody dispute?
First, you have to determine whether that court is a signatory to the Hague Convention. If they are…
If a parent takes the children out of Virginia without the other’s consent, what are the options for having them returned?
There are a couple different scenarios. First of all, you’re in an intact marriage and your spouse…
How is child custody decided in Virginia?
Child custody is decided under what’s called the best interest of the child. We have a statute that…
Is there a difference between joint legal and physical child custody in Virginia?
Yes. Joint legal custody in Virginia refers to the decision-making for the child. Parties here…
Are there issues regarding security clearances for federal employees that could be impacted by divorce?
The typical security clearance issues result when there’s been violence between the parties. In this…
Can child or spousal support be collected directly from a federal retirement benefit?
Yes. Same way, except if they’re retired, the garnishment order for income goes to OPM offices in…
Can child support or spousal support be collected directly from a federal employee by a government agency?
Yes. You can submit your child and spousal support order for direct income deduction through the…
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