
Quoting
brilili1
State: VA
1) In 2005, temporary physical custody was given to father.
2) In 2008, father was incarcerated and was given a lengthy (years) sentence.
3) Case was never closed, has always been temporary. I, the mother, obviously has taken the custody of the child. I have tried myself to get into the courts and get LEGAL custody for my child and my own protection. They say I cannot do it without a lawyer. True?
4) Primary residence and case was in fathers city. Can I open a new case in my city?