A legal custody dispute with a co-parent is an incredibly challenging and emotional court case. In many cases, parents will present as competing against each other as opposed to presenting the actual factors that a judge must consider when deterring the best interest...
Virginia Family Law Blog
3 ways to cope with life after divorce
Divorce involves complicated processes that can enhance the pain of separating from a spouse. Due to this, you or the other party can make regrettable and prejudicial decisions. Thus, it will be best to have a plan moving forward. However, despite employing a sensible...
How sharing a caregiver can help co-parents and their children
When parents divorce, their need for a third-party caregiver for their children typically increases significantly. If the two of you are going to live near each other, it’s probably best for your child if you can agree to have the same caregiver. If you already depend...
What leads to divorce around the holidays?
The end of the year is just one festival after the next. Maybe, you and your spouse spent the year making big plans to bring the entire family together under one roof. Or, maybe you and your spouse are planning the holidays traveling between each family or taking a...
Understanding equitable distribution in a Virginia divorce
Virginia courts aim to divide marital property equitably – or fairly – and that doesn’t always mean an even split in a divorce. There is a real possibility of getting a little bit more or less than your spouse. Understanding how property is classified is necessary to...
Can you be charged with adultery if you date during your separation?
Getting a divorce in Virginia can be a lengthy and frustrating process. You need your situation to meet one of the fault-based standards for divorce or separate from your spouse for a full year (or at least 6 months if certain conditions are met) to pursue a no-fault...
What do you need to modify child custody orders?
Sometimes, child support orders issued by a judge may no longer serve the children's best interests. Circumstances may change, putting the safety and well-being of the children at risk. Fortunately, the law is alive to such unexpected changes, and court-issued child...
Making your divorce more efficient
You and your spouse put everything into the marriage, but it’s just not meant to be. The time for divorce has arrived and you are eager to get on with it. Ideally, you want the divorce to be as painless as possible. However, there are many things to sort out, such as...
What happens when divorced parents disagree on immunizations?
Determining whether a child should receive immunizations or not is a decision that parents should agree upon. When they disagree about what needs to happen, it can quickly become contentious. A parent who’s still married to the child’s other parent can take the child...
When children of divorce play one parent against the other
If you and your ex are divorced, it’s critical to present a united front before your children. This may help to stop children from playing one parent against the other. Knowing some of the signs that this is happening might help you to come together to stop the issue...