Should I get a male or female divorce attorney?

Should I get a male or female divorce attorney?

The difference tends to come down to personality more than gender. But if, as a client, you are more comfortable working with a female lawyer, then by all means, hire a woman! If you prefer to work with a man, then hire a male lawyer.

Can my ex partner stop me from moving?

Would a Court stop you and what exactly are your rights? The short and simple answer is your Ex-Partner cannot stop you moving away. The Courts recognise and will often sympathise with the Parent that will now have to live away from their child but will also realise that this is a practicality.

How far can I move with joint custody in Virginia?

As noted above, Virginia law doesn’t prohibit you from relocating to another state. However, you do have to give your co-parent at least 30 days notice before you move. If you share custody with the other parent, you must also show that the relocation is in the best interest of the child.

What makes a parent unfit in Virginia?

Both parents will want as much time as possible with their child or children. The legal definition of an unfit parent is when the parent through their conduct fails to provide proper guidance, care, or support. Also, if there is abuse, neglect, or substance abuse issues, that parent will be deemed unfit.

How many miles is a custodial parent allowed to move?

100 miles

Can custodial parent move out of city?

Although the Courts cannot prevent you from moving, the relocation of children can be halted as custodial rights do not inherently include the right to change a child’s place of residence. Ultimately, the assessment of the child’s best interest is the focus, rather than the rights and interests of the parents.

Does a parent have to tell the other parent their address?

Each parent is entitled to know where the children are during visitations. Parents should tell each other their current addresses and home and work phone numbers. • Both parents should realize that visitation schedules may change as children age and their needs change.

Can my wife leave the province with my child?

In most cases if the other parent has custody or access, you cannot take the child outside Canada without the other parent’s permission. that means if you want to travel with your child, you will need the custody Order and a letter from the other parent that gives permission for the child to leave Canada.

Can a parent with joint custody move away?

Many of the disputes over mobility arise in joint custody situations. If a parent has sole custody, he or she may be able to move if access and visitation rights can be worked out with the other parent, or if the court gives its permission.

How does someone lose custody of their child?

You will learn that losing custody of a child is often the result of child abuse, neglect, knowingly false allegations of child abuse, or a finding of domestic violence. You will also learn how a failure to co-parent and even parental alienation could be a reason to lose custody of a child.