Child support is the financial obligation that parents have to provide for their children after a divorce or separation. Child support laws vary by state, and there are some significant differences between Virginia and Washington, D.C. Here are some of the main...
You and your child’s other parent are no longer together, and your child’s other parent was awarded primary physical custody. This means you will likely be paying child support. How does the commonwealth of Virginia ensure that the amount you will have to pay is fair,...
Child support serves an important purpose in a child’s life. Raising a child is expensive, and child support helps all parents provide the best life for their child. Even a parent who already earns a reasonable salary can benefit from the extra child support income....
For couples in Virginia who are going through a divorce, or even those who have never been married at all, child support can be a difficult issue to address in family law court. Most parents understand that they have a duty and obligation to provide financial support...
Virginia parents raising children on their own greatly benefit from monetary contributions from the other parent in the form of child support. Once child support is established through a child support order, it is common for circumstances to change from time to time,...
In Virginia family law cases, children will frequently be a key factor. After custody has been determined, there will generally be an order of child support. This is crucial to serve the child’s needs by providing them with the basics and wherewithal to live a healthy...
Raising a child may be rewarding, but it does come with many expenses. Following a divorce or the end of a relationship, parents in Virginia and elsewhere the children still need to be cared for. In order to ensure this is maintained, one parent may seek child...
When a parent anticipates that they will need to modify their child support payments they should know what to do and act promptly. In some circumstances, child support may be modified so parents should understand the child support modification process. How is child...
Child support is a financial obligation that a parent may incur if they divorce or separate from their co-parent. In Virginia, parents can be obligated to provide child support for their children until the kids reach the age of 19, or even longer, if the child has...
There are many different aspects of raising children in Virginia. There are many decisions that parents must make for their children. There are many expenses that parents must pay for them as well. Parents must pay for the basics such as food, clothing and shelter,...
