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How Can Child Custody or Child Visitation Be Changed in Virginia?
Richmond divorce attorney James H. Wilson, Jr., explains how child custody and child visitation can be changed or modified in Virginia.
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In Virginia, the law does not favor either the mother or the father because of their gender. Rather, courts analyze the relationship of each parent with the child. While grandparents and others may seek custody, courts generally try to keep the children with their natural parents. check to learn more.
Child Support and Visitation in Virginia
In Virginia, the courts follow Virginia Code Title 20, Section 20 as a basic layout of the rules for determining the amount of support that is to be paid. Virginia uses the Income Shares method to determine child support, which means that the level of support is determined by the income of both parents. check to learn more.