Family law

Trying to raise children cooperatively across two households is a challenge. It requires emotional control on the part of both adults and also very detailed planning if the family wants to avoid messy conflicts between the parents. If there is anything more emotional...

A prenuptial agreement is a legal document that outlines the distribution of assets and liabilities when a couple decides to split. While many people have reservations about prenups, they can be essential in protecting your assets in the event of a divorce. Without a...

Many parents have to plan their child custody order around work and schooling. A parent who takes night classes may have a hard time scheduling to have their child over at night. Likewise, parents who work on-call jobs may not be able to see their children for long....

The differences in your marriage have become irreconcilable, so you and your spouse have decided to pursue a divorce. While very few divorces are straightforward, some are more complex than others.  Ideally, you’d like to conclude your divorce as quickly as possible,...

You know that you're going to be ordered to pay child support during the divorce. It feels inevitable. The income disparity between you and your ex is just too great. Though you are going to share custody, you're still going to have to make those payments. What you're...

At some point, as you and your spouse get closer to your divorce, you're going to have to inform the children about what's happening. They are definitely going to have a lot of questions, so it's best to do this when you have time to answer them. One thing to keep in...

A Virginia divorce will shake up most areas of your life. It will change your schedule and what assets you have access to. It will also affect when you spend time with your children. If you share ownership of your house with your spouse, then a divorce will also...

A wedding ring/engagement ring is a gift signifying your marriage and your love for one another. You gave your spouse a ring when you decided to get married.  Now, though, your spouse has asked for a divorce. Does that mean they have to give the ring back? Your spouse...

Prior to the wedding, many couples decide to draft a prenuptial agreement to better clarify the assets and debts that each party is individually bringing into the marriage. The document is designed to be used as a tool to prevent future disagreements. Unfortunately,...

Parents in Virginia love their children and will do what they believe is best for them as they grow up. This means that parents need to provide for their basic needs such as food, clothing and a roof over their heads. However, parents also provide for healthcare,...