When a parent stops paying court ordered support, the impact on a household can be immediate and painful. Bills pile up, and children may go without the things they need to thrive. The good news is that the state offers strong tools to collect what is owed....
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What is tracing and why does it matter in a Virginia divorce?
When separate and marital assets become mixed together, determining who owns what can become much more complicated. This can happen over the course of a marriage, whether through shared bank accounts, investments, retirement contributions or using separate funds for...
Can your prenup address future child custody decisions?
You know that you want to use a prenuptial agreement with your future spouse. Maybe the two of you have very different financial situations or you are bringing a significant amount of wealth to the marriage. You hope that the two of you will not get divorced, but you...
How does child custody work if we use a nanny?
Custody matters can be a bit more difficult to navigate when both parents love their children deeply and maintain demanding careers. In many of these types of scenarios, the families also use a nanny to help with child rearing. This new version of the modern family...
3 scenarios when couples may need a prenuptial agreement
Couples who sign prenuptial agreements are working to protect themselves from messy, litigated divorces where they battle over property matters in family court. Most people start their marriages expecting a harmonious relationship that lasts for life, and they may not...
Is it time to request a custody modification?
Some custody orders are detailed and flexible enough to manage co-parenting obligations until the minor children in the family become adults. Other times, a custody order may eventually not fully meet a family's needs, especially if the order has been in place for...
Understanding marital debt division during a divorce
Going through a divorce can mean dealing with several contested issues, including dividing the responsibility for settling marital debt. Virginia family courts generally aim for equitable division of debts accumulated during your marriage. However, when the debt...
What income counts when calculating child support in Virginia?
If you are preparing for a child support case, one of the first questions you may face is how the court calculates support. A key part of that process is each parent’s gross income. While many parents assume this only means wages from a steady job, Virginia law...
What happens if a Virginia parent wants to relocate with a child?
Life never stands still for families with children. Career opportunities arise, relationships evolve and parents' needs change alongside their growing kids. What worked perfectly for a toddler's schedule may no longer fit a school-age child's routine, and housing...
Can I stop sending spousal support if my spouse has a new lover?
After your divorce, you send your ex-spouse support payments every month. However you have recently discovered that they're dating someone new. Naturally, you might wonder if this impacts your spousal support order. Unfortunately, the answer is not always as simple as...

