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Once your child custody case is settled, the court will issue a permanent custody order. Even though the order is considered permanent, it can be changed for a legitimate reason. There are several reasons a custody order needs modifications, including a change in...
Most couples who divorce or separate while their children are minors will each have custodial access. Virginia's family laws aim to meet the best interests of the children as much as possible, and there is a presumption in favor of assuring children frequent contact...
If you have gotten a divorce or split up from your unmarried partner in Virginia and have kids, you will want to fight for child custody. When your children are minors, custody and visitation are determined by a judge. Often, mediation is used when you’re able to come...
Divorces are always tough. That is doubly true when child custody and visitation matters are at issue. Many families in Virginia look for alternative methods to litigation in order to determine child custody. One of these is mediation. In the right cases, mediation...
In Virginia, child support is calculated primarily by use of Virginia's presumptive child support guidelines. In all cases, the guidelines must first be considered before a court can deviate up or down from the guidelines. The Guidelines The amount that a parent is...
When you and your ex got divorced, you negotiated a child custody arrangement. Maybe you were satisfied with the terms of the custody order at the time but now want to make changes. Or perhaps you never felt the plan was right for your children or yourself. Whatever...
One of the primary challenges that Virginia parents face is helping their children get used to the idea of dividing time between Mom and Dad - and living in two households. It is difficult for children to feel at home in two places at first, while they grow accustomed...
Regardless of whether the divorce was amicable or not, co-parenting after a divorce can be a complicated matter.Dealing with the emotions a divorce can bring, such as grief, anger and even guilt, can influence how parents approach co-parenting. Unfortunately, this can...
The global pandemic has caused an undue amount of stress for many people. In many cases, this stress is emotional, physical and even financial. After all, many people across Virginia might have been furloughed or lost their jobs due to business closures. In these...
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased stress levels for families across the globe and divorced parents face particular challenges during this time. On top of the health concerns for their children and themselves, the normal custody exchange can become a...
