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...
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...
When you begin the divorce process, one of your first questions may be how long spousal support could last. The answer varies based on your circumstances and the details of your case. In Virginia and the District of Columbia, courts look at your family’s needs and...
Addressing a child's medical needs can be costly for a parent. Adults usually have to provide health insurance coverage for their children. They are also responsible for any uncovered medical expenses until their children become adults. Married or cohabitating...
Parents often have a lot of questions about child custody during a divorce. Who will keep the children? How often will each parent see their children? Who will make important decisions for their child’s future? These questions are generally answered once a child...
Parents who share custody of their minor children have to adjust to only seeing their children a certain percentage of the time. Parents who share custody generally need to follow the schedule as established and work with one another when unexpected situations arise....
Divorce is rarely an easy decision, but for stay-at-home parents, it can be particularly daunting. Even when the marriage is no longer healthy or fulfilling, the thought of ending it can bring about overwhelming fear and uncertainty. Unlike working spouses who may...
