What court in Virginia would have jurisdiction for cases involving minors?

What court in Virginia would have jurisdiction for cases involving minors?

juvenile and domestic relations district court

How does child custody work in Virginia?

Virginia law gives no preference to either the mother or the father. Virginia law requires a judge to assure regular and frequent contact of the child with both parents. However, more and more often judges are granting shared physical custody, as well as joint legal custody.

What does a judge ask a child in a custody case?

During a child custody hearing, a judge will ask about the type of custody the parent is seeking. 2 It allows the child to maintain close contact with both parents. If a parent is seeking sole custody, he/she should be prepared to present evidence of why the child’s other parent should not have custody of the child.

Can my ex dictate who is around my child?

Unless your fianc has a history of substance abuse or child abuse, he has no right to dictate who you can have around the children. It he interferes, file an order to show cause or, if appropriate, a contempt proceeding. When its your time, its your time.