Virginia Family Law Blog
Strategies to protect children in a child custody case
In a Virginia divorce, deciding child custody and ensuring that the transition goes as smoothly as possible are a vital part of the process. It can be easy to get caught up in the disputes that led to the end of the marriage and forget about the child's best...
What type of parenting plan works best when you can’t get along?
Now that you are starting divorce proceedings, every life in your household is about to change, and your children may fear what the future will look like. At this point in your relationship with your soon-to-be-ex spouse, the only thing you may agree on is making...
Strategies co-parents can use to raise healthy and happy children
Many co-parents in Virginia feel like they are navigating completely new waters when they try to raise children after a divorce. In addition to dealing with their own pain, they must also try to help their children. The following tips have helped some co-parents as...
Financial planning with a postnuptial agreement
In the past, many Virginia couples felt that prenuptial agreements were only necessary for those with substantial amounts of family wealth or high-profile celebrities. However, more and more engaged partners have been won over to the option of deciding in advance how...
How you talk to your co-parent has an impact on your children
The choices you make during your divorce will have a direct impact on your future and the lives of your kids. Even after the process is final, the things you do and say can have an effect on your children, especially when it comes to a tricky co-parenting situation....
Divorce season comes on the heels of new year festivities
People most involved in the industry have long noticed a seasonal spike in divorce filings following the holidays. How universal is this trend though, or is it more of an overblown myth? One author compiled the evidence and experts to answer that question. Fairfax...
Why engaged couples should discuss prenuptial agreements
Whether it is a carefully planned event that is shared with thousands of people or a private proposal, everyone's hearts are touched by the magic of the moment. While there is so much excitement that surrounds an engagement, there is also a deeply pragmatic side to...
Two challenges women face after a divorce
It is common for both men and women in Virginia to experience challenges after a divorce. However, in a country where women are often awarded custody of children and where women's income is 81% of men's, the challenges may be different. Here are two of the biggest...
Deciding when to engage with a toxic ex-spouse
A Virginia parent who shares custody of their kids with a toxic ex-spouse may have to deal with a lot of manipulation, name-calling and power plays. While it may be a struggle to co-parent successfully with a high-conflict individual, it can be done. Maintaining...
Divorce can make your holidays in Virginia a bit stressful
When you filed a divorce petition in a Virginia court, you no doubt wanted to focus on your children's best interests. Leaving the past behind from a marriage and moving on in life in a productive, healthy way is a lot easier said than done in many cases, especially...
