Even when spouses agree that a divorce is the best solution for their family, co-parenting can be challenging, especially when exes don’t get along. Some parents put aside their differences and focus on their children’s best interests. Still, communication may be...
Child Custody
Sharing custody orders with schools
Transitioning between schools can be a challenging experience for any child, especially when custody arrangements are involved. To facilitate a smooth process and support the child's academic journey, it is crucial to maintain effective communication between parents....
‘Nesting’ – A popular alternative for some separating spouses?
When parents divorce, most put the needs of their children ahead of any bad feelings they may have for their ex-spouse. This has led many parents to try 'nesting.' What is nesting? When thinking about child custody arrangements, many assume it will involve the...
Can a teenager refuse to spend time with one parent post-divorce?
Teenagers are notorious for being emotionally volatile and particularly difficult for their parents to manage. When a family compounds an already tumultuous time in a young adult's life with the external stress of parental divorce, what results is often severe...
Child support and paying for college in Virginia
Child support is an important way for divorced parents to ensure their child has the things they need as they grow. However, as your child approaches adulthood, you may wonder whether they will still receive support as they attend college. What should parents know...
Subjectivity in child custody cases
Child custody cases are complex legal matters that involve deciding the future and well-being of a child. With so much at stake, the proceedings quickly become emotionally charged. Due to the various factors impacting the best interest of a child, as well as the...
Can you accept a job outside of Virginia if you share custody?
It can take people years to rebuild their lives after a messy divorce. For some people, the end of a marriage leads to long-term financial obligations and changed living circumstances. It may be a year or longer before someone truly feels settled in their new life...
Avoiding competition with the other parent
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...
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 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...