Sunday, May 4, 2014

VIRGINIA Part 48

Who can seek custody? Can a grandparent, step-parent, or other relative get custody?

Generally, both parents are entitled to seek sole or joint custody from the court.  However, if the parents are unmarried, the father must first establish paternity before seeking legal custody of his child.*  See Who has custody if there is no custody order in place? for information on how to establish paternity.

Non-parents who are "persons with a legitimate interest" may also be able to seek custody or visitation of a minor child.**  A person with a legitimate interest includes, but is not limited to: 

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