Determining child custody is not a process that simply considers what the parents want. The court’s real focus is to make a decision that is in the best interests of the child. Parents may want sole custody, for instance, but the court may determine that it would be...
Virginia is home to some of the best private schools in the country, and many parents sacrifice a lot to make sure that their children have a spot in one of the best What happens to your educational aspirations for your child, however, once you and your spouse split...
Going from a two-income household to a single-income home is one of the big post-divorce challenges. Even more so if you have children, their expenses following a divorce tend to be greater when managing your own household and child support does not necessarily cover...
Vaccination has been a common issue in divorce courts since long before the current pandemic arose. Typically, disputes take the form of one parent wanting their children to be vaccinated while the other doesn’t. However, a new type of vaccine-related conflict is...
Going to court can be a nerve-wracking experience. People may buy entirely new outfits or practice their statements repeatedly to improve their confidence. Thankfully, you may not have to go into a courtroom, especially if you try to resolve your issues via mediation....
People who share children have to be able to work as a team so they’re able to do what’s best for the children. While it isn’t always easy to make this type of arrangement work, you can do things to make the situation easier. Having a detailed,...
For many people, military service is a stepping stone to specific benefits like assistance paying for college or the development of job skills. However, other people view the military as a career. Their parents may have served before them, or they may simply want the...
The division of retirement accounts is usually one of the most significant aspects of property division in divorce. Traditional retirement plans offered by private employers are typically divided between spouses using a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) issued...
People often understand that a prenuptial agreement is a binding legal contract that must be properly drafted and completed. You and your future spouse can’t just shake hands or write up an agreement on your own and expect it to stand up to a challenge in the case of...
If you’re one of many Virginia spouses who have recently decided to make a major life change, you no doubt have a lot on your mind, which may include financial issues. If the life change you’re planning involves filing for divorce, and especially if you have children,...
