Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

I have custody,she wanted to spend time with the other grandparent,she wanted to go to school there for a few years,but now she wants to start school up here,an now the other grandparent said no,they got a lawyer an I got custody.she isn't happy there,there's slot of stuff going on there.does she have to go back?


Asked on 7/21/19, 11:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathon Moseley Jonathon A. Moseley

I am not sure I entirely understand all of your question.

But if you have custody, it is your decision until a court modifies the existing court order (giving you custody).

Just because the grandparent got a lawyer does not change the custody arrangements.

They will have to prove that there has been a change of MATERIAL (significant) circumstances since the last time the court issued an order.

That can sometimes be difficult to convince a court to reopen the existing custody arrangements.

If you think it is best for her to be with you, you can make that decision because you have custody

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Answered on 7/24/19, 5:32 pm


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