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...
Fairfax Family Law Blog
Can people modify their current child custody orders?
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...
The basics on spousal maintenance in Virginia
Those in Fairfax County going through a divorce know that there are many financial issues that will need to be settled or decided by the court. Specifically, spouses will want to make sure they can care for themselves financially once they are single. For this reason,...
Which spouse keeps the dog?
Ending a marriage is accompanied by many issues such as property division, maintenance, and child support. The family dog is playing a bigger part in our lives and affections and its custody, care, and cost has complicated divorces. The law The law treats dogs as...
What is pendente lite spousal support?
Among the many issues which must be resolved through a divorce proceeding, spousal support can be one of the most important. It has practical implications for the day-to-day lives of both the spouse who would pay spousal support and the spouse who would receive it....
Divorce takes a particularly acute toll on men
Men and women often live in two separate worlds. And, for those in the 40-60 age group, it turns out that in some ways men are living in a much darker world than women. A new subspeciality in psychiatric care In the past, there were three general types of psychiatry:...
What special legal issues are present in a ‘gray divorce’?
In recent years there has been a sizeable increase in the number of divorces between couples ages 50 and older. Divorce amongst older couples has become so prevalent that it has coined the term “gray divorce.” The issues in a gray divorce differ somewhat from the...
How do I obtain an increase in child 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,...
When does child support end in Virginia?
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...
How do I negotiate a fair visitation schedule?
Divorce for couples in Virginia, divorce is a major life event that puts everything on hold, from everyday life to future plans. Where there are children involved, though, things can get even more complicated, especially for the non-custodial parent. Every situation...



