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In Virginia, child custody is determined primarily by the best interests of the child. Courts consider various factors, including the child's age, physical and mental health, the relationship with each parent, the parents' ability to provide for the child's needs, and any history of family violence or substance abuse. Additionally, the child's preference may be taken into account if they are of sufficient age and maturity. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure a stable and supportive environment for the child.
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How long does a child have to live with you in virginia before you have custody?
Custody is decided in court based on what is best for the child, not for how long the child has lived with you.
Can a teen mother legally sign for their own child in Virginia?
yes, she has sole custody
Can a minor in Virginia choose to stay with step parent if parents are separating?
If the step parent files for custody, and the judge awards custody of the child to them.
Who gets custody of a baby when the father is 19 and the mother is 17 and living at home?
The courts will determine who gets custody of the child. The courts will consider what is in the best interest of the child.
Can a child of 12 years old decide parental custody in Virginia?
no see links below
Where can one find child custody lawyers in West Virginia?
One can find child custody lawyers in West Virginia by looking in the yellow pages of your local phone book. You may also call the local justice center for a list of lawyers in that area.
If a child is in custody of the state and is out of state living with the grandmother does the father have a right to go and retreive the child?
No. You need to contact the state that has custody to determine your rights. If you go and get the child you may be guilty of custodial interference.
What is the child support formula in the state of Virginia?
Virginia has three formulas:Basic child supportShared custody child supportSplit Custody Child SupportSee the official state link below for doing the calculations.
If divorce was filed in West Virginia and one parent lives in Texas and has custody of child which state makes decisions on child's welfare?
Read the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). Most states have adopted it.
How does joint joint custody affect child support in Washington State?
Child support is determined according to state guidelines and physical custody is one of the factors used to determine the amount.
If you have physical custody of a child in Virginia but the child has been living in Florida for 3 years with his father does the Virginia order still stand if the child wants to come back?
No, as it's been longer than six months
Who pays child support when no legal custody has been established?
Determining child support has only one goal which is to determine medical, financial and daycare support. Custody is NOT determined when child support is established. To establish child support you have to go to court. Otherwise if the mother was unwed and paternity/custody is not established she automatically has sole custody which entitles you to pay her child support but you are not entitled to visitation, school/dr records etc unless she gives them to you... If custody is not established then the mother has custody
