Child Custody

A Virginia custody order typically describes a breakdown of parenting time. Each parent has a certain amount of overnight time with the children. Parents should do their best to follow the terms of a custody order. Of course, adhering to the schedule is not always...

Whatever your holiday traditions may entail, this time of year is full of traditions that we enjoy sharing with our children, family, and friends. This can be difficult after parents finalize their divorce. Ideally, parents will take this into consideration when...

Parents who decide to end their romantic relationship can’t just walk away and never speak to each other again. No matter what happens at the end of the relationship, they have to be willing to communicate for the sake of raising their children.  Children rely on...

For financial reasons, you have been considering asking your significant other for a prenuptial agreement when you get married. Perhaps you want to protect wealth that you are bringing to the marriage, like an inheritance from your parents, or maybe you are a business...

Raising a child in two homes has unique challenges. One of those challenges is a child feeling like a visitor in their own home. With frequent transitions, your child may feel like they don’t belong in either home or only one, particularly if one of the parents...

The days your child leaves you to go and spend a night or so with their other parent are very important dates on the calendar for them. How often it will occur depends on how you set up your custody and parenting plan. These can also be difficult days for your child,...

In Virginia, parental rights can be terminated, but this step is not taken lightly. Courts consider such actions only when supported by clear and convincing evidence that doing so serves the best interests of the child.  Termination of parental rights ends all legal...

In Virginia, the courts may order supervised visitation when concerns exist about a child's safety or well-being during time spent with a parent. This arrangement allows the parent to maintain contact with the child while ensuring a safe environment. What is...

When divorced or separated parents share custody, they often have many details to address. They have to arrange a schedule that works for everyone in the family. They must ensure that the children have all necessary items at both homes. They also have to navigate...

Co-parenting is a challenging undertaking. Adults who previously lived together have to find ways to work cooperatively despite ending their romantic relationship with one another. It is standard for parents to share both parenting time and decision-making authority....