Most people are familiar with pre-nuptial agreements. These documents set terms for what occurs should a couple divorce. While they are challenging to bring up before a marriage takes place, they are crucial for protecting your financial best interests. If you failed...
How adoption works in Virginia
When you wish to adopt a child in Virginia, there are certain steps you must follow to initiate and navigate the process. Maybe you are looking to adopt a child with whom you have no existing relationship, or maybe you are looking to adopt a stepson or stepdaughter...
How can you identify parental alienation?
If you have to share custody with an ex, it can be difficult for you and your children to adjust. While some parents share the responsibilities fairly, there are other instances where the other parent may use the children as weapons. If you suspect your former spouse...
Circumstances that allow for custody modification
For couples facing a divorce, there are many factors that decide who maintains legal and physical custody. These include the ability of both parents to support their child, as well as the best interests of the child. There are times where a situation changes, however,...
Common challenges for divorcing fathers
Ending a marriage can be even more difficult if you have children. As a divorcing father, you have particular concerns about parenting during and after the separation period. Review the most common challenges faced by others in your shoes to prepare yourself for this...
Cashing out one’s portion of a 401(k)
While one's divorce in Virginia likely brings a certain degree of relief, it also may come with some trepidation due to the uncertainties they now may face. Financial uncertainty may be particularly significant if they were not the primary income earners in their...
Determining holiday custody
Most look forward to the opportunities the holiday season offers to spend extra time with family. Yet for divorced parents in Virginia, the special time of year presents the potential for contention as both try to jockey to have as much time with their kids as...
Special considerations relevant to a high-asset Virginia divorce
Some readers scanning the above post headline for this family law blog might conclude that there is often not much difference at all between a so-called “high-net-worth” divorce and a more modest marital split. And they could reasonably support that view with this...
What should I know about the Department of Social Services and child support?
If you have a child support case, it may go through the Department of Social Services for management and handling. The DSS provides a range of services that can help you as you navigate the child support system. The Virginia DSS explains once it begins handling your...
Deciding if nesting in a divorce is right for you
Even if your Virginia divorce is amicable, it still takes an emotional toll on the entire family. Such a significant change makes the situation more stressful for children, especially if they must leave the family home. We often help clients through the process of...
