If you share custody of your children with a co-parent, the two of you undoubtedly have butted heads at one point or another. Few things can be more contentious than the holidays, though. After all, both you and your co-parent probably have some clear ideas about how...
How does the Virginia determine your child’s best interests?
During a custody battle, you and your former spouse might disagree on your child's best interests. Divorce alters the family dynamic entirely and if there are bitter feelings between you and your ex, your child could become a pawn in the divorce. When you take custody...
Paternity and the Virginia Birth Father Registry
Paternity has many legal and emotional consequences. Fathers have certain obligations to their children but cannot perform many of those duties unless Virginia recognizes their paternity. If you want your child to inherit from you, receive social security, share...
Going over some benefits of divorce for women
If you have thought about ending your marriage, or currently find yourself involved in a divorce, it is pivotal to reflect on many facets of the process. Aside from legal issues, such as those related to children or finances, it is pivotal to think about how moving on...
How can you help your children adjust to your divorce?
Getting divorced means that you will experience many changes in your life, as well as your children. You may have concerns about how your children will cope with this new arrangement, especially if you plan to share parenting time with your ex. Many children...
Should we “nest?”
Managing a divorce with children involved is especially difficult. Not only do you have to concern yourself with how you will move forward with your own life after divorce, but you also have to rebuild your children’s lives, as well. Depending on your ongoing...
Families waiting on late child support could see windfall
Some Virginia taxpayers are set to start receiving tax rebates of up to $250 per person in October. These rebates could represent a windfall for families who are waiting on late child support payments. How might these tax rebates affect late child support payments?...
Ways divorced dads can approach co-parenting around holidays
The contributions men make to parenthood always deserve recognition. Children, especially, remember why their fathers mean so much to them on holidays. Dads cherish receiving handmade gifts, grilling and getting hugs from little arms. Divorce has a way of obstructing...
How can you help kids who develop separation anxiety disorder after a divorce?
Most kids experience separation anxiety as infants and toddlers. Separation anxiety is a normal experience but most kids outgrow it after a certain age. By three, your kids may grow out of separation anxiety, but when you divorce your spouse, it can trigger symptoms...
How can you recognize signs your ex wants to alienate you from your children?
If you experienced a high-conflict divorce, you know it can end messy. When you share kids and custody with your ex, you may worry about how your ex talks about you with your children. According to WebMD, some parents pressure children to have negative feelings...
