Just like not all divorces are the same, not all post-divorce custody situations work the same way either. Traditionally, in a joint custody situation, the parents set up separate households and the children move between the households according to the custody...
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What are the smaller signs of parental alienation?
When parental alienation strikes, many parents falsely assume it will happen in a big way. This mistake can cost you everything. Often, by the time big signs show up, an alienating parent has already spent significant time working on their plan. So what can you do to...
Should we consider parallel parenting?
No matter what caused your divorce, it is likely that there are some hard feelings on both sides of it. In the majority of cases, parents are able to work together for the good of their children despite any lingering animosity on either side. However, this is not...
Dealing with custody during the holidays
With the holiday season upon us, you likely look forward to added time away from work to spend with your family. Yet getting the most out of that time can be difficult if you share custody of your kids with your ex-spouse. Coming up with a holiday visitation schedule...
What are the factors Virginia uses for child custody?
In any divorce when children are involved, child custody is likely one of the primary concerns divorcing parents have. As a result, it is beneficial for divorcing parents to be familiar with the child custody factors used to determine custody. Child custody is...
Consider these points about moving out of the area after divorce
Child custody arrangements are usually set up with the assumption that the parents live within a reasonable distance of each other. While this is the case for many people, there might be instances in which one parent needs to move out of the area. There likely isn't...
Tips for creating a workable co-parenting schedule
Parents in Virginia who are getting divorced may need to create a parenting plan that addresses how much time their children will spend with each parent. Many courts increasingly encourage parents to try to split their time 50/50 or as close to it as possible. Some...
How to co-parent successfully after divorce
Once parents in Virginia have reached an agreement about child custody, they may still have many years of co-parenting ahead of them. They should make an effort to communicate effectively and encourage the child to build a relationship with the other parent....
Old records and calendars can help in divorce negotiations
When people in Virginia decide to divorce, they may face a range of emotional, practical and financial effects and considerations. While dealing with property division can have long-term financial repercussions, many parents find reaching a solution to child custody...
Maintaining composure when dealing with a toxic co-parent
Virginia residents who have to co-parent with a difficult ex-spouse face significant challenges. A toxic ex-spouse may cause unnecessary problems via accusations, drama, bad-mouthing, and manipulation. It can be frustrating for the non-toxic ex-spouse because their...