Seeking Full Custody

Summary

In Virginia, courts determine custody based on the best interests of the child. Factors such as the childs needs, each parents ability to meet those needs, and the childs relationship with each parent are considered. If you are seeking full custody, it is important to gather evidence to support your case, such as documenting incidents or behaviors that show the current living situation is not in the childs best interest. Consulting with a family law attorney can provide you with personalized advice and guidance throughout the process.

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Custody
What state are you in, ****? Different states have different rules regarding child custody.
Virginia
What specific issues are you facing with child custody, ****? In Virginia, courts determine custody based on the best interests of the child.
Joint custody
What is the current arrangement and why do you want to change it? In Virginia, joint custody can be awarded if it's in the child's best interest.
Joint with the other grandmother but me a the primary physical custody
What is the reason for wanting to change the current custody arrangement to you being the primary physical custodian?
I want full custody
What are your reasons for seeking full custody? In Virginia, courts consider factors like the child's needs, each parent's ability to meet those needs, and the child's relationship with each parent.
Because the other grandmother is calling another name affecting her mentally and it is not a clean home
What evidence do you have to support your claim about the other grandmother's behavior and the condition of her home?
My granddaughter
What specific incidents or behaviors have you observed that lead you to believe your granddaughter's current living situation is not in her best interest?
Because there is * people in a * bedroom home and the trash is used to put toilet paper after use
What steps have you taken so far to address this issue?
We went to court yesterday and there was lies told by my granddaughter father and her grandmother and by my granddaughter GAL
What was the outcome of the court hearing and what lies were allegedly told?
that there is only * people in the home and that they stopped calling her by a name that she doesn't likeand GAL said he had spoke to her therapist and he has not
What evidence do you have to prove that the GAL didn't speak to the therapist as claimed? In Virginia, providing false information in court can lead to penalties.
The therapist told my daughter today that she hadnt talked to him
What steps have you taken to document the therapist's statement? In Virginia, such evidence could be crucial in a custody case.
The therapist said if i appeal the order to supeona her to court
What is the therapist's contact information? In Virginia, a subpoena can compel a witness to testify in court, which could be crucial for your case.
I cant give that info to you
That's understandable. Have you considered consulting with a family law attorney to help you navigate this complex situation?