Unless you work in the legal industry, you probably do not know what many of the words and phrases you hear in your child custody proceedings mean. When you are unsure what the people around you are saying, you might inadvertently put your custody rights at risk. Many...
Child Custody
Child custody evaluations are often necessary
People who are divorcing while they have children living at home will need a parenting plan. This outlines what each parent is responsible for doing. In some cases, the parents come up with the terms of this agreement through mediation or similar means. There are...
What can you do if your co-parent repeatedly ignores your child’s allergies?
One of the most difficult things for parents to come to terms with when they split is the prospect of not maintaining a watchful eye over their children when they're not with them. This is particularly the case if they know that their child has special medical needs,...
How family court determines the best interests of a child
Child custody is one of the biggest issues at stake in many divorces. Virginia residents may have heard that the family court wants what's best for the children involved, but it can be difficult to understand how a judge arrives at their decisions. The court will take...
Addressing child visitation plans for the summer
For parents in Virginia, child custody and visitation plans can be complicated. This is especially true in the summer when children are out of school, and each parent wants the opportunity to enjoy various activities with them. Whether it is a separation, or the...
3 times you might need a modification of your custody order
Whether you wrote your own co-parenting plan with your ex or a judge created your custody order, your custody documents are likely a reflection of your family's unique circumstances and needs. When your family circumstances change, it may become necessary to revisit...
Do you need a transportation plan for custody and visitation exchanges?
If you’re a divorcing parent who will be sharing custody of your children with your co-parent, or even if your co-parent has only visitation rights, it may be wise to include a transportation plan within your parenting plan. While this may not be necessary in all...
5 times that you could ask for sole custody in your divorce
Virginia, like most states, tends to prefer shared or joint custody arrangements when parents with children divorce. They view such arrangements as being in the best interest of the children. Most divorcing parents will find that it is generally a waste of their time,...
Can I just pick up and relocate with my child post-divorce?
Divorce can be quite an emotional event to go through. Many people looking to cope with their newfound situation may think that a change of scenery will help them mend their hearts and regain a positive emotional state. If you have minor children that you retain...
Tips for dealing with the holidays as co-parents
The holiday season is right around the corner, so it’s time for you and your co-parent to start thinking about how you’ll handle things with the kids this year. As is the case with anything related to the kids, every decision that’s made must be done in their best...
