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...
Child Custody and Visitation
How can technology improve your coparenting relationship?
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...
How do you know if parallel parenting is right for you?
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....
What is the best interest of the child?
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...
Can you move out of state as a military divorced parent?
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...
How can you create a successful parallel parenting plan?
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....
Is your parenting plan effective?
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...
Important aspects of a co-parenting plan
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...
Should you hire a private investigator for your custody case?
Parents in Virginia who are no longer together might have a contentious child custody battle. There are certain situations where it might be in your best interest to hire a private investigator ahead of your custody case. Why should you consider a private...
Reasons people need to modify custody agreements
Sometimes custody arrangements need modification. According to Virginia law, child custody must reflect the child's best interests. When circumstances change, your child's interests may need reconsideration. If you worry about your child custody agreement, this...