Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
In a custody case can is their a order i can ask for to initiate the divorce process..?
Asked on 6/24/10, 5:10 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
No; custody and divorce involve separate and different legal issues
(and often different courts) and a petition for custody cannot also be used to initiate a complaint (for divorce).
You (or your attorney) must file a separate Complaint for Divorce in
your local circuit court.
Answered on 6/24/10, 8:46 am