Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

I would like to find out something please. I have sign a pda agreement back on June 26, and in that it have my ex wife custody to the kids. I have joint custody but she has physically custody. Can I get that change being that we are final divorce. We got are final decrees February 11,2014 she is saying what in the agreement stay not going to change it. She is going after me for child support but if the visitation is not set up then how can she do that..

Also I have insurance on the kids also and she does also to.

We also sign saying that we will pay 50/50 ,on the kids but I am not getting the village on anyone and she is saying that it over 3000.00 that I own here. So I need to see what to do about that.


Asked on 3/24/14, 2:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sean Hanover Hanover Law

I believe you also asked about QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) operations. Both of these topics are complex. It also sounds like you will need to return to court to settle a parenting plan that includes visitation schedules (also known as custody arrangements). It seems odd that was not part of the original order -- did you do this pro se?

If you both cannot agree on visitation schedules, you will need to return to court to get an order specifying the days, holidays, tax consequences, and child support.

These matters will require you to retain counsel. Bluntly, you simply lack the background to do this without causing yourself tremendous damage. This is NOT a game. Make a mistake here, and you will be stuck with considerable back child support as well as a screwed up retirement plan, and an inability to see your kids.

Do NOT play with this. Get assistance. We'd be glad to help you -- but, you can go with any properly licensed and experienced family attorney. Our retainers start at $1500 and we offer payment plans. Would you like to discuss this further? Give us a call at 703-402-2723.

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Answered on 3/30/14, 6:18 pm


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