If you or your child is going through a notable change in your circumstances, it is possible to request the court for a modification of your custody order. Through this update, you and your family can adapt to your new situation with ease and better flexibility. In...
Travel is a common way to bond with children and make lifelong memories. Families frequently plan trips to national parks, natural wonders and exciting destinations, such as amusement parks. Those trips may take them out of the state or even to another country....
People use social media on a regular basis to keep up with family and friends and pursue their interests. However, there are times when it may not be appropriate, such as, if you’re going through a divorce. Going through a divorce doesn’t necessarily mean that you...
If you look back over roughly the last three decades, there is a very interesting divorce trend. For those who are at least 65 years old, the divorce rate has tripled. These cases are also referred to as gray divorces. And it is not just the elderly who are seeing an...
Vacations are often seen as opportunities for couples to relax, reconnect and escape the daily grind. While traveling together can create lasting memories, it can also reveal cracks in a marriage that may have gone unnoticed at home. In some cases, the stress of...
The property division process is one of the most complicated aspects of going through a divorce. Virginia uses a system called equitable distribution, which means that there’s not always an exact split between the two parties. Instead, property is divided based on...
Adjusting to shared custody means accepting a number of complicated changes. Parents have to learn to give up time with their children when they are used to being together constantly. They may need to increase their income because they need to maintain an independent...
Your child is going back to school this fall, but they are also going to be switching schools. Maybe they recently completed elementary or middle school, so they are moving up to the next level. You need to enroll them in a new school so that they can continue their...
It’s been a tough six months for federal employees, and it doesn’t look like things are going to get any better as the year goes on. Thousands of federal employees have lost their jobs since the new administration took over in January. Many of them live and work here...
High-value assets, such as a marital home and other real estate holdings, often become focal points during property division proceedings. Spouses may disagree about who keeps the property and even what the home is worth. Securing an appraisal can help but doesn't...
