In the realm of marital dissolution, couples often face the daunting decision between mediation and a traditional divorce process. Each path carries distinct characteristics that can impact the outcome and experience of the divorce proceedings. Understanding the...
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Tips for creating an effective parenting plan
Separating or divorcing often causes significant changes in your family. To reduce the negative impacts on your children, parents should cooperate to develop an effective and comprehensive parenting plan. Creating a parenting plan that considers your family's unique...
How do courts decide child custody cases?
Child custody cases can be emotional and challenging for all parties involved. When parents are unable to reach an agreement on their own, the court steps in to make decisions in the best interest of the child. Understanding how courts make these decisions can shed...
Child support enforcement in Virginia
Child support is a crucial financial responsibility that parents have towards their children. It helps cover the costs of raising a child, such as food, clothing, education and medical expenses. However, when a parent fails to meet their child support obligations,...
How to protect your interests when doing a prenuptial agreement
Preparing for marriage is an exciting time, filled with joy and anticipation. Yet, it also involves some decisions that can affect your future significantly. One such decision is whether to enter into a prenuptial agreement. In Virginia, prenuptial agreements help...
When are child support orders reviewed?
Whether you receive child support or make payments, it is important to go over a number of factors related to this issue. Aside from looking at child support enforcement, you should also understand when the state reviews child support orders. After all, this could...
What can you do about suspected parental alienation?
Even though your divorce has long concluded, your ex-spouse still seems to resent you. Still, the two of you must co-parent your children. If your former husband or wife tries to sabotage the positive relationships you have with your kids, both you and your children...
Organize your finances ahead of property division in your divorce
If you and your spouse are ending a long marriage, the thought of having to face property division is probably overwhelming. The more assets you have the more complex the task of dividing them may seem. However, you can expect property division to go smoothly if you...
Can child support continue for disabled children?
You may have heard that child support in Virginia eventually comes to an end, usually when the child reaches the age of 18. However, your loved one probably needs financial assistance even after becoming a legal adult because of a disability. Naturally, you may wonder...
How can joint custody help your child?
The divorce process will create disturbances in the lives of everyone involved. This includes not only the couple but also the children of the couple. Parents want to find any way they can to make divorce easier on their kids. While it is impossible to completely...