Summer is almost here and for parents who are divorced, summer often means that their child custody and visitation schedules will be different than they are during the school year. The following are some tips for divorced parents that can help make their child’s...
Child Custody
Protecting the children during divorce
Everyone suffers during a divorce, but it is the children who will be the most profoundly affected. When there are fundamental differences between the parents that chronically cause fights, tension and unresolved conflict, however, divorce is often the best solution....
What are the potential types of child custody arrangements?
Determining child custody arrangements can be the most difficult part of the divorce process for many Virginia couples. A family law attorney can help you navigate the divorce process and give your child the stability and consistency he or she needs once you are...
What are the differences between custody and parenting time?
There are many changes that occur when people in Virginia go through a divorce. People separate a life that they shared and now begin living two separate lives. This means that they need to divide all of their assets and begin paying for two separate households. It...
Who gets child custody during a divorce?
There are a lot of details for spouses to sort out during a divorce. One common concern for divorcing spouses in Virginia is who will get custody of the child or children when the divorce is final. Previously, most states would award custody to the mother if the child...
Child custody for unmarried parents
In Washington, D.C., and across the country, unmarried parents have certain protections with regard to child custody, and these protections are similar to those that married parents have. There are, however, some differences to be noted. Visitation and child custody...
Will coronavirus affect child custody agreements?
Many people are worried about the potential effects of coronavirus on their health and their job. While some parents are struggling to juggle home schooling their children with their workday, others are concerned with just seeing their children. If two...
Grandparents with child custody request financial support
Families in Virginia come in many varieties, and sometimes, children are raised by other relatives besides their parents. The recent opioid crisis has resulted in a rise in the number of grandparents who are raising their own grandchildren. This is because adults...
Determining child custody in Virginia
When a romantic relationship comes to an end and there are children involved, parents in Virginia must make multiple decisions. While the ultimate goal for most parents is to ensure that the transition is as easy as possible for the child, it is sometimes difficult...
Managing child custody issues that arise over summer vacation
When a couple in Virginia chooses to divorce, they often want nothing more than to move on to the next chapter of their lives without worrying about remaining civil with their ex-spouse. However, that is rarely an option for couples who have children together. Even...