Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Custody of a newborn if something should happen to me.

I am 8 months pregnant and wanted to know, who would get custody of my child if something should happen during childbirth and there is no will involved and I am not married?


Asked on 6/27/07, 1:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Custody of a newborn if something should happen to me.

You haven't indicated who your relatives are who might be available to take custody of the child. If no such relatives are available, your local Department of Social Services would likely assume custody of the child which would likely be placed in foster care and then perhaps placed for adoption.

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Answered on 6/27/07, 11:18 pm


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