Most married parents who divorce and unmarried parents who split up in Virginia will share custody of their kids. Although not every family has the same division of parental responsibilities and parenting time, it is common for both parents to have a right to time...
Sometimes, you aren't in a position during a divorce to really step up as a parent. Perhaps you weren't expecting the divorce, so you don't have a stable living environment. Perhaps your spouse filed for divorce because you have health issues or have developed an...
Ending a marriage presents short-term and long-term challenges for the entire family. The emotional toll it can take often leads divorcing partners to work together to make the process as quick and painless as possible. However, sometimes that’s not practical as each...
If you’re concerned about your privacy and how you’ll be perceived during a divorce trial, then something to carefully consider is how you can settle outside of court. Settling divorce outside of court isn’t uncommon, especially if the divorce is not contested. You...
If you are going through a divorce or separation as a parent, it is likely that you will need to arrange how the custody of your children will be split. It is possible for you and your ex to sit down together and settle on an arrangement. However, many people opt to...
Divorce is a time of difficult endings, but it can also be a time of new beginnings. Wanting to make some major changes in your life to maximize the benefit of your recent divorce is a common impulse. Now that you officially dissolved your marriage, finding a new...
Whether they hear cautionary anecdotes from friends and family or they see their treatment in movies, many couples are exposed to myths about prenuptial agreements in the time leading up to their wedding. It is important, however, to understand the myths and find the...
Unless you are one of those incredibly mature couples who fell out of love but remain best friends, there is likely to be some conflict in your divorce. The more you disagree, the more of an effect it will have on you and your children if you have any. There are...
When co-parenting after divorce, you can expect to disagree with your ex-spouse every now and again. While there’s no way to completely avoid disputes, there’s nothing wrong with attempting to do so. Here are three things you can do to help avoid disputes before they...
When the Virginia family courts reach a determination regarding custody in your divorce, they expect your family to adhere to the court order they issue. Some people feel trapped or unhappy about the lack of flexibility they experience after a custody order. Others...
