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...
Family Law
4 reasons to consider supervised visitation
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...
How to Choose the Best Family Law Attorney for Your Case?
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...
Remarrying? Why you should consider a prenuptial agreement
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...
Three crucial factors to consider when divorcing with children
Sometimes, there's no other choice for married couples in Virginia than to divorce. Besides taking care of their divorce, they may also have children together and wonder what to do. Understandably, divorce can bring changes for parents and their children. However, you...
Protecting family relationships after divorce
Often, people who manage to maintain positive relationships with their ex-spouse and former in-laws following a divorce seem like an anomaly. Considering the immediate detrimental effects divorce can have on children, it would seem to be important to preserve all...
Helpful tips when divorcing someone with mental health disorders
Married couples in Virginia sometimes endure difficult situations. Sometimes, a divorce may be the only option when two adults can no longer work things out. While divorcing can feel challenging, this situation is often additionally stressful when your ex-spouse is...
Moving on after a gray divorce
Facing divorce after your 50s in Virginia creates challenges that can affect the way you cope and move on. Gray divorce, as this situation is known, continues to grow. Divorcees also contend with specific challenges, such as emotional, social and financial issues....
Protecting your business during divorce proceedings
Virginia law says that marital assets need to be divided equitably in a divorce. Therefore, if your business is considered to be a marital asset, you may lose some or all of the company that you built. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to prevent this...
When and how criminal records impact child custody
Family court judges have a legal obligation to make child custody decisions based on the best interests of the child. Under certain circumstances, a Virginia parent with a criminal history could face limitations on these rights. Violent crimes A history of one or more...