Everyone starts thinking about resolutions when the new year approaches. Resolutions are essential for everyone, including divorced parents in Virginia. Choosing the right things to focus on this year can improve your children's lives. A brand-new calendar can...
Family Law
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Photo of T. Noel Brooks and Jesse Baez
Family Law
Communicating effectively during your divorce in Virginia
If you are getting divorced, communication will be key. You and your spouse will need to communicate effectively in order to deal with important issues, like child custody and property division, and ensure that you have a smooth divorce. While there are many ways to...
What to expect when you’re adopting
Adopting a child in Virginia can be one of the most rewarding life events to go through. It can also be an emotionally draining process if you do not know what to expect. The adoption process Making the choice to adopt a child is the first step. This can be exciting,...
A smooth first meeting between your child and your new partner
Once you have found a partner whom you love, you may feel nervous about introducing them to your child. Other concerns you might have in mind are whether to tell their other parent. Virginia child custody law has some protections in place if the other parent has a...
How adoptive moms can cope with difficult emotions
Adopting a child is a wonderful option for Virginia families. After the process is complete, mothers often go through a variety of difficult emotions. This is common, and here are some ways to deal with them. Moms and emotions When you become a mother, whether...
Protecting a company in a divorce proceeding
Divorce and businesses do not often work well when the couple owns a business. Even being members in a limited liability company can create problems, which are hopefully also addressed in any operating agreement. Virginia couples who are separating should decide early...
Consider pausing social media during your divorce
Virginia residents who are going through the divorce process might want to pause their social media usage until it is finalized. If not, they might want to be careful about what they post, and even what they search for, as the content can both affect them emotionally...
Virginia and child support enforcement
Virginia strictly enforces child support orders. If a noncustodial parent fails to pay, it means they are violating the law and can face certain consequences, including jail. It’s important to know what can happen and how to make payments. What is the role of the...
How to achieve an amicable divorce
Just because you and your spouse have decided to go your separate ways doesn't mean that you have to be in constant conflict with one another. There are ways you can come to a solution for your Virginia divorce-related issues while keeping disagreements to a minimum....
Talking to your kids about divorce
If you're planning to get a divorce in Virginia, having a conversation about it with your children is likely one of the most challenging things you'll have to do. Depending on your child's age and level of understanding, you may have to answer a number of questions...