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...
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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...
What are the pros and cons of sole physical custody?
Divorced Virginia parents must create child custody plans. One option is sole physical custody, but it's important to know the pros and cons that go with it. What is sole physical custody? This type of child custody arrangement involves the child living with one...
How can a criminal record impact your child custody?
Many Virginia residents who have criminal records are parents. Those who are parents of young children might wonder if their criminal record can affect child custody proceedings. What factors can impact child custody when a parent has a criminal record? Every...
What do courts consider when awarding custody?
Family courts in Virginia want to ensure that a child stays in a safe and healthy home after the parents divorce or separate. Child custody and visitation hearings will review many aspects of the parents' home lives and financial situations before making any...
Do living accommodations affect child custody orders?
Filing for divorce is a major life decision, especially when there are children involved. If you are preparing to dissolve your marriage in the state of Virginia, it is important to understand how living accommodations may affect the child custody order. The more...
The best practices for winning your child custody case
Child custody disputes can bring out many feelings and emotions that Virginia parents may have trouble controlling. Maintaining your composure and sticking to the facts serve as one of the best ways to prevail in court. Understand that your case may come down to how...
Handling virtual visitation sessions
If you and your ex-spouse are trying to make proper child custody and visitation arrangements while separated by distance, you may want to consider virtual visitation. This form of visitation allows the non-custodial parent to send emails, engage in video conferences...