Divorce can be difficult, both emotionally and financially. You may be able to find some relief in the event that some of the associated costs are deemed as tax deductible. Unfortunately, most litigation expenses are personal and non-deductible. There are some expenses, however, that can be deducted, assuming your financial records are in order and...
Monthly Archive: May 2010
When awarding a parent sole custody of a child, the court uses a specific set of criteria. Among these criteria are the vitally important “friendly parent” factors. These have to do with each parent’s willingness to maintain a functional relationship with the other for the sake of the child; in other words, how friendly they...
If you are divorcing, have divorced or plan to divorce your husband and you have a child, it is likely you will be faced with the complicated issue of child custody. One important aspect of Virginia child custody is child support, but many people wonder how long child support can actually last.My Child is Over...
Divorce can have lifelong repercussions for both you and your child, especially if that child is a special needs child. Being awarded child support is usually a good thing in divorce, however, with a special needs child, such awards could actually be detrimental.Divorce and Social Security BenefitsWhen you receive child support for a special needs...
If you have a special needs child, he or she may already be a part of the Individualized Education Program (IEP). However, if you are currently going through a divorce involving your special needs child and he or she does not have an IEP, you may be able to negotiate such a plan with your...
Spousal abuse is a situation you’ll want to remove yourself from quickly and a Virginia divorce court can be a long and arduous process, but there is immediate action that can be taken. This immediate action is a protective order or a restraining order. A protective order establishes rules and restrictions on the abuser.How Protective...
There are many types of spousal abuse and one particularly complicated form of abuse is emotional abuse. Though it leaves no visible bruise or scar, emotional abuse can wound just as deeply as any physical abuse. Emotional, or psychological, abuse can cut deep inside and make you second-guess yourself. This abuse can lead to life-long...
The guardian ad litem (GAL) appointed to represent your child's best interests during your Virginia child custody case carries serious clout in the courtroom. Your child's guardian ad litem has influence over your Virginia child custody ruling which is second only to the judge's. With this in mind, here are several pointers to keep in...