Some married couples in the Arlington area will eventually get to the point – some after only months, and some after years – at which they decide it is time to end the marriage. This can be the hardest decision anyone ever makes but, if the divorcing couple can focus...
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Month: March 2020
Getting through a divorce with limited stress
When people in Virginia decide to divorce, they may feel as if they will never agree with their spouse again. People may have hurt feelings and strong emotions that can be reflected throughout the divorce process. Even when people feel betrayed and upset, however,...
CUSTODY CASES: SHOULD THE CHILDREN COME TO COURT TO TESTIFY
You are involved in a custody case in court. You know what one of the factors the court must consider in determining custody and visitation is the preference of the child, if the child is "of reasonable intelligence, understanding, age and experience to express such a...
CUSTODY CASES: SHOULD CHILDREN COME TO COURT TO EXPRESS THEIR PREFERENCES AS TO CUSTODY AND VISITATION.
You have a custody case in court dealing with where the children will live. You know that your children prefer to live with you. How will the children's preference to live with you matter to the judge in deciding a parenting schedule. A child's preference on custody...
Committing to an amicable approach may help your divorce case
Few people expect their marriages to end in divorce. Typically, people tie the knot because they believe they have found someone that they would love for the rest of their life and with whom they could grow old. Of course, no one can predict the future, and you may...
HOW TO WIN YOUR CUSTODY CASE: HOW TO DEAL WITH THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM; PART 2
You are involved in a custody case. A guardian ad litem (GAL) has been appointed to the case. How should you best deal with the GAL? You must cooperate in all respects with the GAL. If the GAL asks you to sign release forms to obtain your medical and/or psychological...
Alternating weeks may not be best for co-parenting
Going through a divorce can be among the most stressful events of a person's life. The process in Virginia, as well as other states, is often complicated and costly, in terms of both time and emotion. In cases where the parties have children together, the emotional...