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If your child's other parent intends to move out of Virginia, you may have questions and concerns about child custody arrangements. In some cases, custody modification can address the potential impact of the move on your child's well-being. It is important to...
When parents in Virginia decide to part ways, child custody issues may arise. Joint custody, where both parents share responsibilities for raising their children, is one option that prioritizes a child's emotional and developmental needs. Joint custody may not be...
Child custody arrangements determine how parents share responsibilities and time with their children. In Virginia, courts approve these arrangements, keeping the best interests of the child at the forefront. However, circumstances often change, requiring modifications...
Coparenting after a divorce is notoriously tricky. Most couples do not divorce on a positive note but still have to work together for their children. If you and your former spouse have difficulties with communication or seeing eye-to-eye, you may want to utilize...
Following a divorce, you may want to cut off communication with your former partner. Unfortunately, when you have children, you cannot sever ties completely with the other person. While some parents choose to co-parent, co-parenting does not work for all families....
When making decisions about child custody matters, the court will always look at what is in the best interests of the child. This may not align with what you think is the right thing for your children. The law outlines what "best interests" means and how the court is...
Moving is a major event in the life of a child. It is even more complicated when the child's parents are divorced. Although military families are often accustomed to being on the move, divorce might change that dynamic. Understanding Virginia family law regarding...
Despite knowing that two parents are better than one for your children, it may be difficult to imagine working together with your ex following a divorce. High-conflict divorce makes it difficult for two people to make agreements and work together without fighting....
Charting a course forward for your children after divorce takes tremendous work. If your parenting plan is inadequate, you may find yourself in an even more difficult situation. The parenting plan sets out how you and your ex plan on co-parenting your children. While...
Even though a parenting plan can be a useful tool for divorced families, a solid plan won't anticipate every future disagreement. However, the parenting plan can provide guidelines for resolving conflicts and helping children adjust to a new routine. If you're a...
