Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Step-Daughter, who lived in another state and suffering from drug addiction allowed children to go with relatives to VA. VA court awarded custody/guardianship of children after months in their care to Grandmother and she has only had one child with her and the other with her other daughter. Step daughter now has been in VA for 4 months with only one visitation allowed and isolated phone contact. Step daughter in recovery and would like to know options as to visitation, custody and possible JOINT custody with sister for baby who has resided longer with her Aunt than her Mother.


Asked on 3/07/13, 12:45 pm

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

Once stepdaughter has completed her rehab program and is addiction free for at least six months, then she might arrange for a consultation with a Virginia attorney who handles domestic relations matters in the area where the children currently reside and see then what this lawyer might have to recommend for stepdaughter's particular situation.

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Answered on 3/07/13, 2:44 pm


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