Child custody battles can be overwhelming for everyone involved, especially children. The stress, uncertainty, and changes in their lives can significantly impact their emotional well-being. It is essential to take proactive steps to minimize this impact and provide...
In Virginia, the receiving party’s living circumstances can significantly influence spousal support arrangements. One such circumstance is cohabitation. This occurs when the party receiving spousal support lives with another person in a relationship similar to...
Virginia follows the “income shares model” of child support. In this model, you calculate both parents’ combined gross income and divide the support obligation proportionally based on each parent’s income and the number of children. The court may set a lower...
Birdnesting, also known as nesting, is a special custody setup where the kids remain in the family home and the parents take turns living there. This arrangement aims to minimize the disruption in children’s lives during divorce. While nesting can be beneficial, it...
Child support ensures that children receive financial support from both parents, even if they are no longer together. It covers basic needs like food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, and education. Child support is crucial because it helps maintain a child's standard...
In Virginia, parents who have ended their relationship but share custody and parenting time of a child will quickly understand the importance of coordination and flexibility. Even in stressful situations with the sides still feeling the lingering effects of how their...
They say it takes a village to raise a child. It also costs money to have and care for a child. Thus, when parents separate or divorce, these finances are often a concern and at issue. Child support is an important family law matter to resolve in Virginia and...
It is common for Virginia couples to have dual incomes, but some have a stay-at-home spouse who does not work outside the home. This can impact spousal support in several ways. In many cases, the stay-at-home spouse has contributed in other ways, but did not bring a...
Divorce is an emotionally difficult time even when the divorce is relatively amicable. The Virginia divorce process involves dividing property and figuring out custody if you have children, all while trying to maintain a respectful relationship with each other....
Courts consider many factors when calculating child support. It is understood that these relied on factors can change over time, which is why it is reasonable for parents to seek modification of child support. Whether you seek to decrease, increase or end child...
