Child Custody

Finding workable child custody and visitation plans during a divorce or separation in Virginia can be challenging. Parents can start by negotiating an agreement that suits both parties while prioritizing the child's well-being. If parents cannot agree, the court makes...

When parents go their separate ways, one of the most challenging issues to resolve can be child custody. In some cases, the child may express a preference about which parent they want to live with. Can a child decide which parent to live with in a Virginia custody...

There has been a lot of research and many studies to show why shared parenting is a beneficial child custody arrangement for many separated parents. However, for those in Virginia with school-aged children, co-parenting during the school year can be very challenging. Here are a few ways parents can navigate the challenges that come with co-parenting when school is in…

When parents begin to navigate a separation, they may be concerned about how the situation will affect their children. In some cases, both parents may want primary custody of the kids. If parents can’t come to a suitable child custody agreement, a trial may ensue. A court trial can be worrisome and intimidating, to say the least. Here are some…

In decades past, there was an assumption that children should stay with their mother after a marital breakup. The reason for this stemmed from mothers traditionally being the main caregivers of the family. These days, however, fathers in Virginia are more involved in the lives of their children, and most courts today factor this into their decisions. Yet, why does…

One of the most important things for a Virginia parent during a divorce is preserving the relationship he or she has with the kids. When a marriage ends, it can bring out strong emotions that one parent may struggle to manage, even after the divorce is final. Negative feelings toward the other parent can eventually begin to affect custody and…

Obviously, no couple enters marriage with plans of divorcing in the back of their minds. Yet, just this year alone, thousands of spouses in Virginia and across the country will divorce. Many of these spouses are parents, so the needs of their children must remain their primary concern often for years after the divorce is finalized. For this reason, many…

When a Virginia judge issues a court order with regard to your co-parenting agreement in a divorce, it is critical that you and your ex both adhere to its terms. As a parent, you want what is best for your kids, especially when your decision to file for divorce has caused a bit of upheaval in their lives. A solid…

When Virginia parents break up, ideally, their children will spend equal time with each parent. In a perfect situation, both parents will share parental responsibilities and participate in all activities in which the children are involved. Sadly, it is not a perfect world, and child custody decisions are not always so easy. It is natural for one parent to want…