Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
sole custody
i have joint custody of my garndchild, can my son petition the court to give me sole custody even if the mother disagrees; the father feels that it's in the childs best interest. i share legal joint custody with my son and his wife whom are now seperated
Asked on 6/26/07, 10:55 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: sole custody
No your son cannot petition the court to award you sole custody of your grandchild; rather you must file such a petition (and likely would need an attorney if the mother would contest it.)
Answered on 6/26/07, 10:07 pm