Legal custody rights, which can be divided between parents during a divorce, address how those parents should make future decisions for their child. While they are married, parents have the authority to jointly make decisions on the child's behalf. After a divorce,...
Parents of teens know they have opinions on just about everything, and they may not be shy about sharing their thoughts. During a divorce, those opinions often extend to where they want to live. Whether that wish is to stay with you or the other parent, it's crucial...
Going through a separation can feel emotional and confusing, especially when children are involved. You may want to protect your child’s routine while also adjusting to major life changes. One option some families consider is birdnesting. Birdnesting is a parenting...
Custody orders are not fixed indefinitely and can be modified to reflect the current reality. What worked at the time of your divorce may no longer be effective or practical, especially as children grow or as one parent’s circumstances change significantly. If you’re...
Child custody disputes often create uncertainty for parents. Virginia courts rely on a specific legal framework to decide what arrangement best supports a child’s well-being. The “best interests of the child” standard Virginia judges base custody decisions on the...
Parents constantly need to make decisions about their children's upbringing. They have to respond to academic and disciplinary concerns. They make choices about medical care and socialization. They also control where a child lives and when they travel. When parents...
Parents with more than one child may assume a custody schedule must apply the same way to everyone. That belief can add stress during separation or divorce, especially when children have different ages, needs or daily routines. A common question follows: can a custody...
Virginia custody orders detail the breakdown of parenting time for families that have been impacted by divorce and other forms of separation. An order might designate one parent's home as the children's primary residence and may even provide a detailed schedule for...
Parents often have a lot of questions about child custody during a divorce. Who will keep the children? How often will each parent see their children? Who will make important decisions for their child’s future? These questions are generally answered once a child...
Parents who share custody of their minor children have to adjust to only seeing their children a certain percentage of the time. Parents who share custody generally need to follow the schedule as established and work with one another when unexpected situations arise....
