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When parents split up in Virginia, the court may issue a custody order. This typically addresses two main areas: Physical and legal custody. Physical custody refers to where the child will live, which parent they’ll be with, and when the parents will make exchanges....
The winter holidays are typically celebrated with family and friends. However, when divorce splits a family, it can be expected to affect the minor children of the former couple. As adults who must co-parent, a certain level of civility is required to arrange custody...
Unfortunately, a spouse may hide assets during their divorce. Perhaps they believe they have a stronger claim to some properties and, hence, they don't want those assets to be subject to property division. Or they want to avoid paying alimony or at least lower their...
Couples often envision growing old together as a harmonious journey, sharing both life's highs and the inevitable lows. However, for some, the golden years bring about a stark realization: it is best to walk the path forward separately. When children are grown and the...
For the most part, information shared in court proceedings is publicly accessible- and this includes divorce cases. This can be stressful for divorcing couples, and they may feel like their privacy has been invaded on top of all the other stress. Fortunately, there...
Getting divorced will affect your life in many ways. You likely already know that it will affect your finances, your legal and tax status and your time with your children - if you have any. Here are a couple of other things divorce will affect that you might not have...
When a custody dispute reaches the point where a child may need to testify, it can be a stressful and emotional experience for both the child and their parents. In Virginia, a child’s testimony may play a role in custody decisions, particularly if the court believes...
Also known as bird-nesting or shuttle parenting, this co-parenting arrangement involves children staying in the family home while parents rotate in and out. While nesting may be an option for divorced parents who want to maintain stability for their children, it...
Divorce is one of the most sensitive processes you will ever go through in life. Even the "slightest" or "harmless" decision can significantly change your experience. Thus, you should be cautious when getting a divorce. Below are three things to avoid: 1. Badmouthing...
Your children may be surprised to hear that you are getting a divorce, but they do need to find out at some point. If they are still minor children who live at home, the way that this conversation goes can really help define how they view the news and how they react...