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...
Virginia Family Law Blog
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...
Health insurance considerations when divorcing a federal employee
If you’ve been on your soon-to-be ex’s Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plan, it’s crucial to know what you need to do to maintain your health insurance coverage after your divorce. That’s assuming you aren’t a federal employee or retiree yourself. Unlike...
Who gets to decide what schools the children attend?
The education that your children receive has a massive impact on their future opportunities. They will network with others who might help them get jobs later, and they will learn basic information and skills that will turn them into valuable employees. Parents often...
My ex wants to move out of state with our child: What do I do?
Relocation can be welcome after an acrimonious divorce. However, relocation, especially out of state, is never nearly as easy when you share children with your ex. If your ex is considering out-of-state relocation and they want to take your children with them, you...
What is the most common child custody arrangement in Virginia?
Every family in Virginia going through a custody dispute has unique needs that a judge must address when creating a custody order. Judges should factor in a parent's existing relationship with the children, the preferences of older children and even the willingness of...
Staying together might be worse than divorce on your children
Parents who aren’t getting along might be tempted to remain together for the sake of the children. While this is a good intention, it isn’t always for the best. Kids who are subjected to continuous strife can suffer greatly. Sometimes, parents try to balance this out...
Grey divorces and finances: What to keep in mind
The end of any marriage can be a traumatic experience, but it can be a lot more complex if the marriage has lasted decades. Divorces that involve individuals who are over 50 years old are commonly referred to as grey divorces. These divorces have some special...
Negotiating summer vacation custody schedules with your ex
If you have recently divorced, you might find the custody agreement you put in place does not work as well as usual over the vacations. While you cannot just ignore your custody agreement entirely, you can negotiate minor changes to it with your spouse, without...
What’s the best way to divide the marital home?
Knowing that you and your spouse currently share one major asset, your family home, you are right to be concerned about how it could be divided during our divorce. In Virginia, the courts usually prefer a fair and equitable split of your marital property, which is...

