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Emergency Child Custody in Virginia

Emergency Child Custody in Virginia

June 11, 2015 | Rebecca Melone | Child Custody

If a child’s health or safety is at risk in their current environment, parents or other interested parties can petition the court for emergency child custody. There are specific rules that apply to emergency custody. At any time, parents, step-parents, or others can petition the court for custody of the child and must demonstrate their …

Third Party Custody and the Parental Presumption

Third Party Custody and the Parental Presumption

May 9, 2015 | Rebecca Melone | Child Custody

In Virginia, custody of a child may be awarded to any non-parent with a legitimate interest. The statute provides a presumption for the “primacy of the parent-child relationship.” Va Code 20-124.2(B). Anyone who wishes to overcome this presumption must demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the best interest of the child would be better …