Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Re: Divorce

If you change the venue of the case and have your decree registered in a New Hampshire court and removed from the jurisdiction of Virginia, it is even less likely to be effectively enforced than if it remains in Virginia. All of the problems relating to support and visitation should be addressed by the appropriate Virginia court rather than attempting to deal with them from New Hampshire.

You could retain a Virginia attorney to assist with this enforcement or contact the Division of Child Support Enforcement (through their sister child support agency in New Hampshire, if necessary) to see whether they

could assist with the enforcemnent of the child support. DCSE, however, will not become involved with the visitation issues.

Re: Divorce

Since you and the children have been resident in NH for more than a year, there are provisions which might fit to transfer to the court here matters relating to the children. An examination of the current court orders would be required to see if this is appropriate. As to his behaviors, it is best to try to work out those items between the two of you. If that is not possible, you may request the court to appoint a Guardian ad Litem to investigate and report as to what would be in the best interest of the children. The cost of this service would be paid, in most cases, by both parents. You should consult with an attorney as these are highly technical matters and there are several different options as to how to manaage this type of case.