Halloween may not be considered a major holiday by the courts when parenting plans are crafted, but the holiday can be a very big deal to the average kid – and their parents. Ideally, you and your co-parent can put your differences aside for a bit and work together to...
Child custody
Tips for handling extracurricular activities as co-parents
Co-parenting is a journey filled with challenges and rewards, and one area that often needs special attention is managing your child's extracurricular activities. These activities, including sports, arts and educational programs, are vital to your child's development....
How one clause can give you more time with your child
Even when divorced parents share custody of their child, one or both often feels like they don’t have as much parenting time as they’d like. One way you can get more time with your child is to seek a “right of first refusal” clause in your custody agreement and...
What’s temporary child custody in Virginia?
When parents separate or divorce, the issue of child custody arises. Temporary child custody may be necessary before the parents agree on a long-term parental plan. This legal arrangement governs the care, control and well-being of a child during the pendency of a...
Do you want a healthy co-parenting relationship post-divorce?
Healthy co-parenting post-divorce is often crucial for the well-being of children and a family’s overall co-parenting situation. Achieving a healthy co-parenting relationship is often easier said than done, though. If you and your child’s other parent are going to be...
Child custody options: What is birdnesting?
Are you a parent going through a divorce who is having a tough time coming up with a custody schedule for your children? Maybe you and your spouse are still on amicable terms. You’re certainly able to work together and compromise. But the problem is that none of the...
5 myths about child custody
The internet is full of misinformation, which can create issues for parents creating a custody plan. To ensure you understand your legal rights, make sure that any information you read is from reputable sources. Otherwise, myths like these could affect your situation...
3 child custody factors to keep in mind
Custody is a crucial aspect of a divorce involving children. You want to protect your parental rights to have a healthy relationship with your kids after a divorce. Several laws are followed in Virginia when a court orders child custody and visitation. However, you...
The child’s best interest: how is it established?
Divorce, in and of itself, is tough for just about everyone. After all, no one gets married with the goal of divorcing at some point. Divorce becomes particularly difficult if children are involved. One of the most difficult dilemmas parents face during the divorce is...
What are co-parenting and parallel parenting plans?
In a divorce where children are involved, parents usually come to some kind of co-parenting custody agreement. Parents will, typically, work together to decide what’s best for their child including where they’re schooled, what their diet includes and if they perform...