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All family law cases are different. Despite this, the court applies some key principles to all cases. For custody matters, the deciding factor is the best interests of the child. What does this mean in practice? Determining the child’s best interests in Virginia...
Shared custody is relatively common when parents end their relationship with each other. Divorce and breakups involving unmarried parents typically require difficult discussions between the adults about custody matters. Unless there are issues related to abuse,...
Child custody is an emotive issue in divorce, and sometimes, it might lead to deeply rooted problems with your ex-spouse. In extreme cases, the other parent may even attempt to manipulate the child into rejecting or resenting you without valid reasons. When this...
It is nearing the end of the year and many families are preparing for several fall and winter holidays. For divorced parents who share custody of their children, this time of year can be the hardest. Co-parents may need to discuss how they are going to spend the...
Establishing child custody is an important part of divorce for parents. Child custody is a complicated matter that can change how parents raise their children. Instead of children being raised by their parents in a single home, many children will be raised by their...
As the school year begins, co-parents have a unique opportunity to set the stage for a successful and (relatively) harmonious academic year for their children. If you co-parent with your ex, it’s time to get in gear for your child’s benefit – and your own – as the new...
Custody exchange days can be challenging, especially in the beginning when you, your spouse and the kid(s) are still getting the hang of the new life. However, you can handle custody exchanges effectively with a few tips. Here are four of them: 1. Let your kids know...
When you and your ex were married, you got to work together to make medical decisions for your child. When you decided to get divorced, your custody arrangement determined who would be allowed to make these choices. This is known as legal custody, and it is separate...
Sometimes, the most challenging aspect of your impending divorce is when and how you will tell your family and friends. Even more difficult is knowing when and how to tell your children. It may be a conversation you wish to delay as long as possible, but there are...
Custody decisions are never easy, but they can become even more complex when a child has special needs. Like most states, Virginia courts have a single guiding principle: the child's best interests. The courts consider various factors to ensure the child's unique...
