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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
It can be difficult for most children when they witness their parents’ marriage ending. In Virginia when parents can’t agree on child custody issues, a family court judge will decide for them. A judge will want to know everything there is to know about the situation...
When a couple begins divorce proceedings, they may have hoped they could work out a number of important issues. One of those issues for parents in Virginia is regarding child custody. Most parents want to work out an arrangement to keep their kids out of the courtroom...
In a divorce, Virginia parents are often most concerned about how this decision will impact their kids. Child custody is often one of the most complex and possibly contentious issues parents will have to work through, and a parent would be wise to approach this...
