Monthly Archive: April 2010

The Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) has made great strides in the past 10 years as far as collections on delinquent child support moneys, established paternities, and overall profit-making capabilities. They are an invaluable tool to be used in post-divorce proceedings in conjunction with your experienced Virginia child support lawyer. Overall, the collections...

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Guardian Ad Litems and Virginia Child Custody

The guardian ad litem, or custody evaluator, is an attorney appointed by the court to monitor you, your ex, and the environment surrounding your child while your Virginia child custody case is active. Their purpose is to help the court make a ruling that will be in the best interest of the child. The guardian...

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Modifying Pendente Lite in Virginia Child Custody

A pendente lite simply means “while the case is pending.” It is the temporary order that the judge assigns to establish child support and living conditions until your Virginia divorce proceedings are completed. The pendente lite is valuable because it establishes temporary custody and support guidelines for your children. The pedente lite can be a...

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When a Virginia court first sees a divorce case involving child custody, they issue an initial determination of custody. A temporary, pendente lite, custody and visitation order can be made while the trial is pending, allowing the child to be placed in a stable situation while a final decision about custody is made. Aside from...

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Child Relocation and Parental Abductions

Most parents who are looking at modifying child custody agreements in Virginia regarding child relocation to another state would not resort to kidnapping if the court ruled against them. The same goes for parents who are opposing the child relocation proposal. However, not all parents have the same outlook about breaking the law and risking...

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Relocating a Child from Virginia After a Divorce

Relocating out of state and modifying a Virginia child custody agreement is a relatively easy procedure if both parents agree that the child relocation is acceptable. It is even easier if the parents agree on any additional modifications in visitation or child support beforehand.However, if one parent disagrees to the move, the parents will probably...

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Getting a Divorce while Deployed in the Military

If you are deployed and are considering a military divorce, you may be wondering if it can be done while overseas or in a state other than where your spouse resides. A military divorce under such circumstances may be possible depending on the state in which you live. This is why a woman who is...

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Rules Concerning Pensions in a Military Divorce

A typical civilian divorce can be complicated enough. A military divorce in Virginia is even more so. When it comes to getting a divorce while enlisted, there are unique circumstances that you need to consider, like military pensions. There is a specific rule known as the “10 year rule” that applies to military pensions being...

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