Virginia Child Custody and Visitation: Mothers, Grandparents, and Stepparents
This post is a second dose of common inquiries we hear about Virginia child custody and visitation law. ARE MOTHERS FAVORED BY VIRGINIA COURTS IN DETERMINING CHILD CUSTODY? Answer: No. Years ago, Virginia followed the “tender years doctrine,” where there is a presumption that children should reside primarily with their...
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