Divorce can naturally be a source of significant conflict between partners, often revolving around how they will address key issues. How will they divide custody of their children? How should they split their assets? Couples may have very different perspectives on...
It's normal to be nervous when you are about to discuss divorce with your children. This is a difficult conversation that you may have never expected to have. You may be worried about how they will respond to the news and the questions they may ask you. Nonetheless,...
People preparing for divorce often have many questions about the process. Some couples have little to address because they have already established a prenuptial agreement. They made arrangements previously to divide their property if the marriage ended in divorce....
Parents who share children but are splitting up need to have a plan for raising the children together. For some, the answer to this is co-parenting, which requires both parents to communicate frequently and raise the children as a team. It’s not always easy to work...
International parental abduction is illegal, but it does happen in some divorce cases. This can be a serious issue if the child is being taken away from the other parent. That parent’s rights are being violated, as are the child’s. For example, say that a couple gets...
Blended families are quite common in Virginia, and they create a host of unique family needs. Concerns about issues ranging from estate planning to financial support can arise when two people who have children from prior relationships combine their families. A...
Custody is one of the most sensitive topics among parents going through a divorce. Can one parent lose custody? Can parents settle this matter outside court? Here is how child custody is determined in Virginia: Natural and proper custodians Virginia law presumes both...
Divorce leads to the separation of family units, and most often, children can get caught in the crossfire, experiencing emotional turmoil and confusion. Children should be able to enjoy the attention, love and care of both parents in a safe environment, but things...
Like a compass guiding you through uncharted waters, choosing the best family law attorney for your case is a critical decision that can have far-reaching implications for your future. With so many factors to consider, it can feel like navigating a labyrinth of legal...
If you have been through a Virginia divorce in the past and are now thinking about getting remarried, a prenuptial agreement can prevent mistakes. Many people think that prenups aren’t necessary after a first marriage but that’s not the case. In fact, a prenuptial...