The relationship you have with your son or daughter is vitally important to you. Fortunately, you may be able to count on your child’s co-parent to respect that relationship. If that does not happen, you may need to act quickly to prevent long-term harm. Parental...
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Who gets the family business after divorce?
Who wins and who loses when it comes to divorce? This type of thinking has ruined many family businesses. Running a business, just like being in a marriage, is a collaborative process. Sometimes, that process breaks down and needs a significant change. However, the...
Does shared custody affect child support?
While custody and child support are two separate issues that the court must decide, there is still some overlap. According to the Code of Virginia, the court must consider the amount of parenting time when determining child support obligations. When it comes to shared...
The importance of the qualified domestic relations order
For many divorcing couples, one of the challenging things they have to face is how to split up their marital assets and debts. Assets that may be split include everything from homes to vehicles to investments and even include retirement savings. When it comes to an...
What do you do if your co-parent is absent?
Virginia parents prioritize their children when going through a divorce. This makes sense, as there are many aspects of divorce related to your children. You must figure out custody matters, child support payments and more. But how do you handle the absence of a...
Can grandparents get custody of their grandchildren?
Domestic relations law in Virginia includes grandparents and step-grandparents as persons with "legitimate interest" in the welfare of a child. This means that, as a grandparent, you have the right to request custody or visitation of your grandchild. Although the...
Debunking common myths about adoption in Virginia
The process involved in adopting a child varies from state to state, and every adoption case is different. Because adoptions often differ so much from one case to the next, a lot of misinformation exists about the process and what it entails. If you count yourself...
Division of debts in a divorce
The parties to the divorce need to divide up both their assets and their liabilities. Often, the debt that is associated with a car, a house or other type of asset will go with that property. So, if someone is taking their Toyota Corolla in the divorce and there is a...
Consider future events while dividing your assets
While conducting divorces, the state of Virginia splits assets between the spouses based upon the principle of equitable division. This means that while a judge may not divide up assets equally, the judge will seek to split them in a fair manner. However, during the...
What is the driver’s license points system?
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles keeps track of your driving after it issues a driver’s license. It will watch out to make sure that you abide by state insurance laws, avoid traffic infractions and are a safe driver. The DMV maintains a point system that...