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10 legal questions have been posted about child custody by real users in West Virginia. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include family law, adoptions, and child support. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

If I am the victim of burglery can writing a letter to the prosecuting attorney have the case dropped?

Answered 9 months ago by attorney Kathy Williams Richardson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You do not need to worry yourself about your ex and his criminal charges. You need to concentrate on doing your best to get your children back from cps. Anything that you do to try to help him to escape the consequences of his actions will be seen as you justifying or supporting him and will make the court believe that you would be more inclined to allow him access to the children and continue to cause damage to them. Therefore, CPS will use that against you in court.  Your ex did this. He broke into your house multiple times, was violent with you and ended up getting himself arrested for burglary. He is a full grown man and this is a problem that he caused all by himself. You should allow him to deal with his burglary charges and allow him to deal with the allegations regarding terminating his parental rights. You should concentrate on not getting your rights terminated and protecting your children. They are the most important thing here. Much more important than your ex.  Please put your children first.  They deserve it.  ... Read More
You do not need to worry yourself about your ex and his criminal charges. You need to concentrate on doing your best to get your children back from... Read More

How much child support will I be facing if we are doing 50/50 custody?

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by C. Page Hamrick III (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
FOR WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: Child support in West Virginia is set by the child support formula. The following information is needed to complete the formula. The result will only be an estimate, as the Judge?s Clerk completes the actual formula. Number of children with this other parent residing with each parent. Number of other children supported by each parent. Average monthly gross wages/salary for each parent, including bonus, commission, vacation, etc. Average monthly over time wage income for each parent (formula uses 1/2 average OT)Any other average monthly earned income. For self-employed, Judge should review financial statement. Average monthly amount paid for medical insurance in total; divide by number of persons.... Read More
FOR WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: Child support in West Virginia is set by the child support formula. The following information is needed to complete the... Read More

How do I do an affidavit for my husband to adopt my daughter?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mr. Andrellos Cordell Mitchell (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Adopting your daughter will require more than an affidavit.
Adopting your daughter will require more than an affidavit.

How do I remove child's father off child support?

Answered 12 years ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You both need to file a document with the court stating that you are living together and the need for child support no longer exists.
You both need to file a document with the court stating that you are living together and the need for child support no longer exists.

What are my options if my 14 year old daughter does not want to see or have anything to do with her father?

Answered 12 years ago by Helene Ellenbogen (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes you can go back to court to modify the parenting plan if there are issues with the existing plan. That's your only option.
Yes you can go back to court to modify the parenting plan if there are issues with the existing plan. That's your only option.

If I am 100% disabled by the VA, can this be counted as income for child support?

Answered 12 years ago by Mr. James Paul Peterson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes,but if you also get social security, they will pay your child support if you have your lawyer set it up properly.
Yes,but if you also get social security, they will pay your child support if you have your lawyer set it up properly.

If I am 100% disabled by the VA, can this be counted as income for child support?

Answered 12 years ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
There should,be a benefit to your child as well. Sort it out or see an attorney.
There should,be a benefit to your child as well. Sort it out or see an attorney.

If I am 100% disabled by the VA, can this be counted as income for child support?

Answered 12 years ago by C. Page Hamrick III (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
VA and Social Security benefits are income for child support purposes. However, in these cases the child also usually receives a check, which may be counted towards the child support obligation.
VA and Social Security benefits are income for child support purposes. However, in these cases the child also usually receives a check, which may be... Read More

My daughter is 14 and will soon be 15. She has been with me for the summer and has decided she would like to reside in my home. Her dad has custody.

Answered 14 years and 2 months ago by Karen Marie Anderson Holman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
As a general matter, if the father is not in agreement, you'll need to petition the court to review and amend the previous order.  Upon the showing of a material change in circumstances, you'll need to prove that a change in the current custody arrangement is in your daughter's best interest and welfare.  Specific filing requirements vary from state to state.  ... Read More
As a general matter, if the father is not in agreement, you'll need to petition the court to review and amend the previous order.  Upon the... Read More
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