If you find yourself facing a child custody or visitation dispute in a Virginia family court, emotions may be running high and you may feel overwhelmed with the legal process. After all, this type of dispute involves your children and, for the most part, parents...
In Virginia family law cases, the issues that must be addressed might be viewed as separate. Some people might look at child support and child custody as being in different categories, but they are deeply connected. Parents must be aware of how the support order...
Custody litigation can be complicated and contentious. Although ideally you and your co-parent will come to your own agreement on custody, the reality is that in some situations that is simply not possible. A court may appoint a guardian ad litem (“GAL”) in certain...
Child custody disputes are among the most emotionally complex issues in family law because they involve the competing interests of so many people. These cases aren't just about the rights and responsibilities of the parents, but also about the best interests of the...
You might think that the worst is behind you once you resolve your child custody dispute. Whether you negotiated a resolution or litigated an outcome, the court’s order is binding, which may give you some relief. After all, the parties should know the expectations and...
Parental alienation has become a hot topic in psychology and the law. Fairfax County parents on either side of a child custody dispute can learn more about the issue. What is it? Parental alienation occurs when one parent manipulates their child for the detriment of...
Even if a divorce is amicable, it does not mean that it will be cheap. Even if parents can agree on child custody and a parenting plan, it does not mean the new arrangements will be affordable. Instead, Fairfax County child custody arraignments often come with...
Virginia parents who are separated or divorced will likely find themselves involved in the custody process at some point. There are many steps to the process, and sometimes custody disputes can be resolved without appearing in a courtroom, but the reality is that...
When parents in Virginia are married they need to discuss various aspects of their children’s lives and make many different decisions on their behalf. There is no one hovering over them that is controlling the decisions that they make for their children. However, this...
During the divorce process, we often focus on our post-divorce lives, our second chances and getting away from a miserable marriage. However, when children are involved, unfortunately, that means that our soon-to-be ex-spouse will still be in our lives for years to...
