This is an official form from the Virginia Judicial System, which complies with all applicable laws and statutes. USLF amends and updates the forms as is required by Virginia statutes and law.
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In Virginia, child custody agreements can only be modified if there's been a material change in circumstances, and the requested schedule alteration is deemed in the best interest of the child.
The parent asking for a child custody agreement modification needs to file a motion to do so with the courts. In Virginia this is typically done in the same Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court that ordered the original custody agreement, although there may be some exceptions, such as if one parent has moved.
In short, the UCCJEA helps California residents, parents that recently arrived in California, and out of state parents to understand a clear set of rules determining whether California courts can make any orders with respect to child custody and visitation for a particular family.
Verify that you meet the residency laws for Virginia custody cases. The child must have lived in the state for at least six months before you can file a petition for custody. You should file in the county (and state) where the child last lived for at least six consecutive months.
To proceed with filing for a Rule to Show Cause in Virginia, you will need to: (a) ask the court to re-open the case, (b) put together (with your attorney) a petition which outlines the alleged violations of the court order, (c) file the petition, along with a Rule to Show Cause, both of which you will need to have