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....
Fairfax Family Law Blog
Do grandparents have visitation rights?
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...
How a supporting spouse’s retirement impacts a support order
Spousal support is a key part of many Virginia divorce cases. Among the issues that are weighed include the lifestyle from the marriage, the income and potential income of both parties, contributions during the marriage and more. In many cases, the party who is paying...
Is divorce the end of an abusive relationship?
Abusive relationships do not exist in a vacuum. Abusers exist at all income levels, even in high net-worth couples. It has been described as a crystal prison because high net-worth abusers often use money to trap their victims. And, sometimes, the Loudoun County...
Should you keep the family home after divorce?
Divorce requires spouses to make very difficult and often complex decisions. And when it comes to property division, determining what to do with the family home is one of the most challenging and contentious divorce issue to resolve. To keep the home or not A family...
When can you seek to modify a child custody order?
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...
The basics about child support in Virginia
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...
Can I fight back against parental alienation?
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...
Tackling property and financial issues in a premarital agreement
Two topics often considered taboo to talk about are money and property. However, if you are getting married you will want to talk to your partner about these important topics. Some couples choose to execute a prenuptial agreement -- referred to as premarital...
Is there a way to save money in child custody?
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...