Divorce

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...