Filing Virginia Child Support Orders on Your Own

In this tough economy, we're all trying to make ends meet in creative ways we might never have imagined before. Women filing for their own custody and child support orders without the advice of a Virginia divorce attorney are one example of this.

While the courts have always seen their fair share of parties pro se, a Virginia woman who is enduring divorce, childrearing, and uncertain finances is especially vulnerable when trying to represent herself in the court system.

However, if you are just beginning down the path of a Virginia divorce, it is possible to make initial filings in a Virginia family court for a temporary child support order on your own. You may even find court staff available to help you with the forms and necessary filings as you continue to interview attorneys and determine who will represent your case.

Once a judge issues you a temporary support order, it is in full effect immediately, and you and your husband must obey it to the letter. Yet, simply being served with such temporary orders is initially something many spouses are willing to ignore.

This is when you will want an entire agency devoted to following through on your child support orders with your estranged spouse on behalf of you and your children. The Division of Child Support Enforcement in Virginia is just such an agency. To learn where and how to file your Virginia child support orders with the DCSE, visit our article library.

At Hofheimer/Ferrebee, we understand that the health and happiness of your children is your #1 concern. We will work with you to address any fears and anxieties you may have about your children's future. Our women's-only divorce attorneys will guide you every step of the way to ensure that you achieve the best possible child custody and child support arrangements for you and your children.

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