Divorce mediation often focuses on creating a parenting plan that meets the best interests of the child. Virginia family courts encourage parents to consider their child's wants, but it is equally important to balance these desires with the child's overall well-being...
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Using mediation for your child’s custody agreement concerns
Mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps parents resolve disputes. Mediation can be especially useful when there are disagreements about child custody arrangements. This process allows both parents to communicate openly. This way, they can work...
Navigating custody considerations in high-asset divorces
High-asset divorces can be complicated when parents determine custody arrangements. Dividing substantial wealth and assets brings unique challenges and potential disputes, especially when they involve children. Understanding these considerations helps families make...
What determines child support payment amounts in Virginia?
When it comes to child support in Virginia, several factors help determine payment amounts. These factors undergo careful consideration to ensure that both parents contribute to their child’s upbringing. Understanding the factors that influence child support payment...
What do studies say about joint custody?
Parents going through divorce still want what is best for their children. This includes choosing a custody method that benefits their children well. Fortunately, studies about joint custody show that it serves as an excellent option for many different families. Joint...
How does alienation affect your relationship with your child?
In the time after a divorce, your children may begin to act oddly and show signs of intense anger. Although these problems may not be noticeable right away, they could increase as time goes on. The effects of parental alienation are important to notice since your...
Hiring A Private Investigator For Your Custody Case
You need to determine if you need a private investigator. Gathering evidence against your spouse is critical to your case. If you go to court for a hearing, you need to present evidence to win your case. If you try to settle your case in mediation or negotiations, you...
How To Win Your Custody Case
You are in a court battle for custody. There are some basic concepts that you need to present to the court. You are asking the court to give you a certain specific custody schedule. You will need to show the court how you will be able to handle your custody schedule. ...
Mediation can help with child custody decisions
Divorcing parents, understandably, often disagree about child custody issues. Emotions run high and can affect the decision-making process. If parents are unable to come to a mutual agreement, the court steps in and makes the decision for them. However, using...
What if I want to relocate with my child?
For a number of reasons, people in Arlington and the other Northern Virginia suburbs may need to move out of the area. Sometimes, for instance, a great job opportunity comes up that offers a lot of promise for a family. In other cases, wanting to be closer to loved...