Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

custody of non married couple

i was awarded custody of my daughter through a protection order in the state of md and now live in virginia.since the order has expired do i still have legal custody of my daughter now that i reside in virginia.we were never married and she has always been with me.should i file in virginia or is it a moot subject?


Asked on 12/01/06, 12:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fred Kaufman Fredrick S. Kaufman, Esquire

Re: custody of non married couple

My opinion is that when custody is awarded pursuant to a Protective Order, it expires when the Order does. You do have to file for custody in Virginia, if the child has lived here at least six months.

Good luck.

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Answered on 12/01/06, 10:09 pm


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