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Asked on Jun 29th, 2018 on Child Custody - Virginia
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I am 17 yrs old my mother wants temporary custody of my child in order for her to overseas . I have no problem doing that . HOWEVER I do not agree with how long she wants the custody and I also want certain agreements put in place I do not want her to have full control of my child
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Family Law Attorney serving Fairfax, VA
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In Virginia, custody decisions are made based upon the best interest of the child.  If you and your Mother are able to reach an agreement, the Court will honor the agreement and incorporate it into an order.  If, however, you are not able to agree upon the terms of temporary custody, a judge will decide the issue by relying on Virginia Code Section 20-124.3.  Please keep in mind that the father must be given notice of any legal proceedings involving the child. Your question cannot be answered in this forum.  Lawyers.com offers general information and not legal advice. I suggest that you confer with an attorney in your area to discuss this matter in greater details.  Lawyers charge by the hour and most consultations are billed at the lawyer's hourly rate.  Best of luck~
Answered on Jul 03rd, 2018 at 11:59 AM

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