Divorce comes with many challenges, particularly when the couple has children. For example, how will the couple divide parental responsibilities? How will parents talk to one another if they have fallen out in the past? One of the most challenging aspects of...
Child Custody And Support
Does your child get to choose where they live?
If you are getting a divorce and resolving physical custody of your child, you may be concerned that they have a strong preference about where they want to live. Maybe they have told you that they want to live with you and not their other parent, and they have...
Good-faith reasons to modify a custody agreement
There is a lot of comfort that comes from finally obtaining your custody agreement or order, as well as a sense of finality. However, for as long as your children are minors (under 18), their custodial arrangements can be subject to change. Under the law in Virginia,...
Tips for co-parenting with a contentious person
Co-parenting with a contentious ex poses unique challenges, requiring a delicate balance between maintaining personal boundaries and prioritizing the well-being of the children involved. In these situations, interactions can often be fraught with tension, making...
Could virtual visitation help your parenting schedule?
In the ever-changing landscape of family law, virtual (or electronic) visitation has emerged as a transformative tool to help address the challenges of maintaining parent-child relationships in an increasingly digital world. As with all tools in custody matters, there...
What does it take to modify child custody orders in Virginia?
Child custody orders issued by the court are the governing documents unless and until they are modified; however, they are not permanently carved in stone or fixed. A custody or visitation order may be amended when the situation warrants, but not just at your...
Can you track your child during your co-parent’s time with them?
If you and your ex will be co-parenting your child, it can be a difficult adjustment to be away from that child for longer than you’re used to – whether it’s overnight or days at a time. Even if you’re confident that your child is safe with your co-parent, you may...
3 tips for talking with your spouse about child support
It can be difficult to have a neutral, fact-based discussion with your estranged spouse in the midst of a divorce. However, it is imperative to do your best to always be calm and straightforward, especially when it comes to discussing matters about your children,...
The importance of being a co-parenting team in the new school year
If this upcoming school year will be your child’s first since your separation or divorce, you’re likely concerned about how this change to your family dynamic will affect their academic performance. The same may be true if this is your child's first school year since...
Helping children cope with divorce-related schedule changes
Divorce is a major life event that results in a range of emotions and significant changes to family dynamics. One of these changes involves adjustments to children's schedules as they navigate between two households. Parents can use several strategies to help their...