Grandparents play a very special role in a child’s social and emotional development. A Virginia grandparent can provide practical daily care and perform many of the tasks a parent can, but that’s just the beginning. He or she can also pass down vital traditions and cultural information.Grandparents have traditionally been the family members who share...
Child Custody
Split child custody occurs when each parent receives custody of one or more children. Virginia courts rarely grant split custody, believing that the impact of losing both a parent and a sibling can have a negative impact on the children’s emotional wellbeing. However, there are cases in which split child custody may be granted. If...
Being a litigant in a Virginia child custody case can throw even the strongest woman into a tailspin of anxiety. You want nothing more than to have your child with you as much as possible. This is especially true if you and your ex-spouse don’t get along and you have objections to his lifestyle choices...
If you’re a woman going through a Virginia divorce, you know how stressful and emotional it can be. Child custody issues are some of the most important and challenging aspects of your Virginia divorce because they affect the people you love the most: your kids. If you and your spouse are seeking a Virginia divorce,...
If domestic violence or abuse contributed to your decision to seek a divorce in Virginia, you can find help through women’s shelters. There are many such shelters in the state of Virginia that can be found online or through your local phone directory. Violence can sometimes escalate when a woman decides to break free from...
When giving your testimony, the cross-examination is usually considered the most traumatic aspect. A bad direct examination, however, can be equally detrimental to your Virginia child custody hearing. The Importance of the Direct Examination The direct examination is your chance to tell your side of the story in a Virginia child custody trial. It is...
If you are currently involved in a Virginia child custody dispute and wish to keep your child in homeschool, you may feel that you are fighting a steep uphill battle. This does not have to be the case. You need only convince the court that homeschooling is a legitimate alternative to traditional institutions both academically...
If you have chosen to homeschool your child, you will likely hear one main opposing argument; children who are homeschooled cannot have a healthy social life. Such arguments can only become more heated during a Virginia child custody dispute. Luckily, there are many studies in the social health of homeschooled children. One such study was...