Child custody issues are probably the most heartbreaking and difficult aspects of ending a relationship. Both partners have invested so much love, time and resources into raising the children that the thought of tearing the family apart seems unbearable. If the stress of ending a relationship is hard on the adults, it’s even more difficult...
Child Custody
Raising children is a challenging part of life for anyone, whether they are coupled, single, gay or straight. One of the most important strategies for raising healthy, happy kids in any family is to give them a sense of belonging in the family unit and connection to the larger community. If you are currently separating...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
As a stay-at-home mom, you probably have more uncertainties concerning divorce than women already in the work force. If you have been out of the job market for several years, it’s natural to wonder if you can ever successfully re-enter it. Many stay-at-home moms look at what they do as “just being a mom.” But...