Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
I have paid my child support every month, not including arrears which I intend to pay with my taxes. Paternity has been established, I have shared custody with primary physical to the mother. My order states that I can only see my son on Fridays by renting out a venue (little room at a therapy place) for 2 hours at $50 a week. This additional fee, which is on top of my child support, is $200 more than my gross monthly income, therefore I cannot afford to visit my child. I have an apartment, with roommates, but it is a safe environment. I have no criminal record, I am employed, and I'm an alumni of a university. The mother has remained spiteful since our pre-birth breakup and has refused to work with me on a separate visitation order that benefits me and most importantly our child. I do not have representation but she does. Do I stand any chance of getting a better visitation against a mother in the state of Virginia that has representation?
1 Answer from Attorneys
You won't know unless and until you try to modify the current visitation order.