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How To File a Virginia Child Support Order (Part B)

When seeking child support via a Virginia child support order, certain problems arise when your ex has a payroll deduction order and then changes jobs. These problems are compounded if your ex also moves out of state.

Under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, your Virginia divorce and Virginia child support order must be recognized and enforced the same way in every state, with the noted exception of support modifications
.

If you filed the application for services with the Virginia DCSE, they can go after a new payroll deduction order automatically, saving you the hassle of going to court and filing for a new order. However, there can be a lengthy time delay in reinstating your payroll deduction order when your ex moves to another state.

Distance always causes disruption and confusion in Virginia divorce and family matters. You should seek the counsel of an experienced Virginia divorce attorney to help guide you through the intricacies of an out-of-state move, as there can be many.

Separation and Temporary Virginia Child Support Orders

You may find it necessary to file for some type of temporary support in the circuit court before your divorce is final. In cases where your husband physically leaves, or where you must take your children and physically separate from your husband, your Virginia divorce attorney can ask the court for a pendente lite hearing.

A pendente lite hearing should result in a temporary support order which specifies how everything will be handled until your Virginia divorce is finalized
, such as child support, bills, and your Virginia divorce legal fees.

In other cases, you may get some financial relief by asking the family court for a temporary child support order. In effect, you would be filing for temporary child support before filing for a Virginia divorce.

If your husband fails to pay any mandated child support, you would need to file a motion to find him in contempt with the same court granting the temporary support order. Because this can get so complicated right from the beginning, you should seek out a qualified Virginia divorce attorney for assistance with this process.

Navigating a Child Custody Order in Virginia

When you need to file for a Virginia child support order before, during, or after a Virginia divorce, your first efforts should be to understand Virginia child custody laws so you can alleviate your fears.

The decision to file for divorce usually comes at the end of a long and painful journey. In addition to the emotional turmoil involved, there's also a lot of fear and uncertainty about what the future holds. Concerns about children, mortgages, and even just paying the bills or buying groceries can easily become overwhelming.

A Virginia divorce attorney at Hofheimer/Ferrebee can examine the specifics of your case to help you decide how much support to ask for, what child custody arrangement will work best for you and your children, and how to fairly divide your marital assets. Request a FREE copy of our guide, What Every Virginia Woman Should Know About Divorce, or reserve your seat at our monthly divorce seminar - 757-425-5200.



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