Resources and Links
Adoption
Virginia Department of Social Services
Commonly Used Pleadings
Affidavit for Default Judgment Under Servicemember Civil Relief Act
Original Petition for Filing Custody/Visitation
Divorce
Children and Divorce -- Pamphlet published by the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section
Divorce in Virginia -- Pamphlet published by the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section
Spare the Child -- Prepared by a subcommittee of the VSB Family Law Section, suggests ways parents can "spare the child" from being harmed by parental conflict.
Domestic Violence
Domestic Relations pamphlet -- Metropolitan Richmond Women’s Bar Association has published this pamphlet to help you understand the general legal circumstances that you may face in resolving domestic relations problems under Virginia law.
Guardianship and Conservatorship
Guardianship and Conservatorship Proceedings for Incapacitated Adults -- VSB Pamphlet for lawyers
Marriage
Marriage in Virginia -- Pamphlet published by the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section
Parenting and Child Care
Minors, Alcohol and Virginia Law -- Published by the Virginia State Bar
Putting Kids First - A parenting class that meets court ordered divorce requirements.
The Working Parents Handbook: A Guide to the Legal and Practical Aspects of Child Care in Virginia, published by the Virginia Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division.
Senior Citizens Rights
Senior Citizens Handbook: Laws and Programs Affecting Senior Citizens in Virginia -- VSB Publication
Additional Links
Parental Education Classes under the statute:
Performance Standards for Guardian Ad Litem (children):
Directory of Guardian Ad Litem For Children:
Directory of Guardian Ad Litems for Adults: