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Remarriage, additional children and current child support orders
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...
Is nesting beneficial for the children of divorced parents?
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,...
Children and adjustment to relocation during divorce
Depending on the circumstances of a couple's divorce in Virginia, one or both of them may need to relocate. The challenges of changing familial structure and adjusting to a new place can cause stress and uncertainty for children. When parents must relocate because of...
Is your child suffering from parental alienation?
Divorce is a tricky situation to be in. After the process ends, it is natural for involved parties to take a long time to settle into a new routine. This is true even for couples who divorce under amiable circumstances. For strained and painful contested divorces,...
What is parental alienation?
A divorce may become contentious, especially when dealing with money and child custody issues. If one spouse is particularly angry about the split, it may wind up spilling over into post-divorce life and the care of children. Parental alienation is becoming an issue...
How can mediation help me work out my financial future?
The common reason divorcing couples go to mediation is to save money and end a marriage without the stress and acrimony that comes with a court fight. You might find mediation attractive for these reasons. In addition, mediating the end of your marriage may result in...
How long will I receive spousal support?
Spousal support should help you as you work to become financially independent and able to take care of yourself. The intention is not to become a long-term source of income or an alternative to making your own income. For this reason, the court will set an end date...
What should I know about child support fees?
If you pay or receive child support, you may notice that the state assesses different fees to the payment. According to the Virginia Department of Social Services, you may have to pay interest and fees if you are the one paying child support, and you may have other...
How can I reduce stress during my divorce?
A stress-free divorce might seem impossible, especially when your marriage had a tumultuous and rocky end. However, it is in your best interest and the best interest of your former spouse to look for the most amicable resolution. This is especially true when you share...