Most parents know that having a child means that you have to adjust certain aspects of parenting at different points of the year. One time of year that often requires major changes is summer, partly because children aren’t in school during the week. For parents who...
During the property division process of a divorce, spouses may need to make disclosures to one another and to the courts about their personal resources and financial obligations. They then either negotiate an appropriate settlement by cooperating with one another or...
Parents who have gone through a divorce often find having to communicate with the child’s other parent is one of the most difficult things they have to do. For some parents, having to speak to their ex is so undesirable that they resort to passing messages through the...
Going through a divorce is undoubtedly one of life's most challenging hurdles. It is natural to feel a range of emotions -- some of them uncomfortably negative or centered on anger. The desire to dress your spouse down can be powerful, but it is essential to resist...
Your spouse is in the military, so they have a very demanding job. You’ve often had to move, perhaps across the country or even to different parts of the world. You’ve also had to spend time apart when your spouse was engaged in mandatory military activities or...
Court-ordered child support orders in Virginia are not set in stone. If circumstances have changed significantly since the current orders came to be, you can request a modification. However, it’s not as simple as just asking for a change. Understanding how child...
If you and your spouse own a business together, then divorce will complicate things. While some couples can carry on working together once they end their marriage, many cannot. If that is the situation in your case, then you might end up arguing about who gets to keep...
Custody orders help establish reasonable expectations for co-parenting. Custody orders approved by the family courts outline a breakdown of parenting time and an allocation of legal decision-making authority. In most cases where unmarried parents separate or married...
Debt is a significant concern for many divorcing couples in Virginia. Most people worry about how they will divide debt during divorce, whether they will still be responsible for their ex’s debts after the divorce is settled and the potential impact on their credit...
Child custody orders are issued by the court to determine where and with whom a child will live after their parents separate. These orders can be modified to better suit the child’s evolving needs, making sure their best interests are met as circumstances change. When...
