Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

While my daughter was visiting from Texas last week she left my granddaughter in my care to visit for 1 month. I am supposed to return her to my daughter in Texas at the end of her visit. No problem.

In the meantime, my daughter has separated from her husband.

My question is: if the father decides to come to Virginia and demands to take my granddaughter, am I required to surrender her to him? I am afraid he may do that to beat her to the custody order establishing custody and visitation she's seeking in Texas and may take my granddaughter to a foreign country. There's also a history of family violence.

What should I do if he shows up?


Asked on 3/21/11, 2:05 pm

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

Agree only to return your granddaughter to her mother in Texas

in keeping with your agreement with your daughter.

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Answered on 3/21/11, 2:19 pm


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