Child support payments from the other parent may be crucial for you to provide your child with the things they need. You may rightly be frustrated and upset if your co-parent is not making the payments. So what can you do if you find yourself in this situation? You...
Handover days can be some of the most stressful days for parents and children alike. This may be the only time when two parents who were once together come face to face and, especially if the split is fresh, tensions can run high. The following tips can help you make...
The unwavering commitment of military personnel to protect our nation often requires sacrifices, including time away from loved ones. For those with children, deployments and relocations can create unique challenges when it comes to child custody arrangements....
Being a parent can be hugely rewarding, but it isn’t always easy. It requires a lot of patience, energy and emotional stamina. When a parent is struggling with unmanaged depression, the demands of simply being a parent can become overwhelming. Depression affects...
Child support is a crucial aspect of family law, designed to ensure that children receive the financial support they need from both parents. However, there are several misconceptions about how child support orders work in Virginia. Here, we attempt to debunk some of...
Determining the best interests of the child is the key factor in all custody cases. While no single rule applies to every situation, Virginia has codified this matter somewhat in §20-124.3 of the Virginia Code. What are the key issues the family courts examine when...
If you are going through a divorce and have children, then the most important topic of conversation will likely be child custody. Child custody determines how parents will be involved in their children’s lives after a divorce. Parents can improve their chances of...
Divorce comes with many challenges, particularly when the couple has children. For example, how will the couple divide parental responsibilities? How will parents talk to one another if they have fallen out in the past? One of the most challenging aspects of...
If you are getting a divorce and resolving physical custody of your child, you may be concerned that they have a strong preference about where they want to live. Maybe they have told you that they want to live with you and not their other parent, and they have...
There is a lot of comfort that comes from finally obtaining your custody agreement or order, as well as a sense of finality. However, for as long as your children are minors (under 18), their custodial arrangements can be subject to change. Under the law in Virginia,...
