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Divorce can be an emotionally taxing experience. Many people associate it with intense conflicts over child custody, property and the amount a spouse will receive in alimony. While going to mediation may avoid these emotionally fraught battles, it might also help you...
Although there is no one standard definition for what is in a child's best interests when the court determines custody, several factors often influence the final answer. Learning more about these factors, which can range from physical safety to emotional ties, can...
For many people in Virginia and throughout the United States, divorce can be a complicated process. Property division may be one of the most difficult topics to discuss, as people become attached to items they have amassed during the marriage. Knowing how property...
Whether you are a non-custodial parent who has to pay child support or you are a custodial parent seeking child support (or trying to secure more support for your child), it is important to go over your options. In Virginia, you can handle many child support issues...
Ah, the prenup. If there is a family law tool that is unanimously lauded and routinely eyed by marrying couples eager to “put things in writing” prior to exchanging marital vows, well – it’s not a premarital contract. In fact (and as most readers of this longstanding...
No matter what form your divorce takes, it is likely to be stressful. However, there are certain choices you can make to lessen the stress. One way to make divorce less stressful is to choose a mediated divorce over a trial divorce. Often, choosing a mediated divorce...
When parents divorce in Virginia, they must decide how to share physical custody of their children. If the parents cannot reach an agreement, they can ask the family court to decide during their divorce hearing. Review the common considerations for families facing...
Whether you worry about your safety or your child's well-being or you find yourself facing assault allegations, make sure you understand how these charges can impact custody matters, including child custody petitions. In fact, assault allegations and other accusations...
Out of 1000 marriages, around 15 will end in divorce. While this rate is not as high as it once was, it still allows plenty of opportunities for unique family dynamics to arise. It is not uncommon for someone to remarry after a divorce, for example, and have...
Children are often the most affected by a divorce, especially if they are young and cannot understand why their parents are no longer together. When divorce is necessary for the adults, however, the situation is usually unavoidable. NBC News reports that nesting,...
