What is the name of your state? Virginia My son lives in Lynchburg VA. Wife left with their one son and wants a divorce, child support and half of proceeds from home. Our son was issued papers to appear in court on April 4th. She obtained a lawyer. He is not contesting the divorce or the child support. Does he need to retain a lawyer? His salary is approximately $50,000 per year. What would his approximate child support be? What happens at this court date and can he go alone? Can he postpone the date if he does get a lawyer and they can't make that date? Thank you for any help or advise you could give me. Phyllis H.