If you recently ended your marriage and you owe child support, it is important to do everything you can to stay current. Parents who fail to pay support in full can face harsh consequences, such as the loss of their driving privileges, financial penalties and even...
Family Law
Can you rebuild your finances after divorce?
Getting a divorce might completely change the way you manage your finances. Depending on your situation, you might lose income while simultaneously taking over new financial responsibilities. Contrary to what some may say, rebuilding your finances after a divorce is...
How do courts in Virginia determine child support?
Parents who live separately from one another or have ended a marriage both share a responsibility to provide financial support for their children. Typically, the noncustodial parent will have an obligation to make child support payments. Virginia courts apply...
Back child support and your passport
If you fall behind on child support, there are various repercussions to recognize. Aside from wage garnishment and even the threat of imprisonment, other challenges arise for some parents, such as problems involving their passport. Whether you need to travel for...
Unexpected results of divorce
Divorce may seem like the worst thing to happen in your life, and it is perfectly normal to feel that way. However, it can also bring about some really positive things. Women's Health explains that many people will experience unexpected results from a divorce that...
How do you tell your child about divorce?
Virginia parents like you want to make the upcoming divorce as easy as possible on your kids. Of course, this starts at the basics: how you first tell them divorce is in the future. To ensure your child experiences this news in the least harmful way, you can employ...
A parenting agreement makes post-divorce life much easier
As you move through the divorce process, you'll have constant worries about the impact of your split on your relationship with your children. It's impossible to know what the future will bring, but there are steps you can take to ease your stress.A parenting agreement...
Determine if you need a qualified domestic relations order
There's no reason that most people will ever hear of a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) unless they are getting a divorce and have a pension plan to split. So it can become an afterthought that needs to be addressed after the divorce has already been...
A relocation plan must be in the child’s best interests
For government workers who have gotten divorced, relocation based on a career move is a real issue. These jobs often span the country and even the world. For some employees, that's part of the allure of the job - traveling the world and having life experiences that...