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...
When high-earning professionals divorce in Washington DC, spousal support can change both parties' financial futures. The District of Columbia does not cap how much you may pay or receive in spousal support. Courts also do not set strict time limits, although judges...
Divorce mediation has become a common alternative to litigation. Couples preparing for the end of a marriage can work together to settle their disagreements outside of court instead of relying on a judge to settle their disagreements. Mediation requires the...
Frequently, people oversimplify marital dynamics and may assume that the person who filed for divorce is the party to blame for the end of the marriage. Therefore, those concerned about how others might perceive them often try to wait out their spouses instead of...
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...
Virginia’s child support system is built around a clear statutory framework, and the law makes one point unmistakable — child support orders do not update automatically. If your financial circumstances or your child’s needs have changed significantly, you must return...
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...
January is unofficially called “divorce month.” Every year, divorce filings increase at the start of the new year. Every couple has its own unique situation, but there are common factors that help explain why January is the month people choose to end their marriages....
For years, discussions about divorce often centered individuals who rushed into marriage. People judged younger couples who didn't court for long before committing to one another. However, modern divorce statistics actually paint a very different picture of the end of...
