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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
