Joint custody is one of the parenting plan options for people going through a Virginia divorce. There are 3 types of joint custody in Virginia, and it’s a good idea to understand the differences between them. In joint legal custody, the child lives with one parent, but both parents have the power to make the...
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If you and your spouse are considering divorce, you should become familiar with the steps involved in the Virginia divorce process. Mediated or Negotiated Divorce In Virginia, the divorce process can begin in a number of ways. If you're negotiating a separation agreement, you may begin with having open, honest discussions with your husband about...
A Pendente Lite (or temporary support) hearing is often your first actual appearance in front of the judge in your divorce case. If you have filed for divorce and haven’t yet reached an agreement, your attorney will probably schedule a PL hearing to help provide support while the divorce is pending. A PL hearing can...
Remember ! Your Child’s Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) may oppose you in court ! Don’t ever lose sight of that possibility. You should not meet with a guardian ad litem before you have had time to talk with your attorney, if you have one. If you don’t have an attorney,you can have a one hour...
If you have suffered a Virginia divorce but also are dealing with an angry ex-husband you may be at risk for parental alienation. The 3 ways that your ex may try to alienate you from your kids after a Virginia divorce include: criticizing you; spoiling your child; and withholding information. Joint custody in Virginia is...
As a Mother, when dealing with a Guardian Ad Litem in your child custody case: Don’t Exaggerate, Understate.–when explaining the difficulties you are encountering with the father of your child, narrow the focus and the conversation to the top 1 or 2 issues. Focus on the most critical issue and be organized about your concerns....
When custody of your children is in dispute, or sometimes, when visitation cannot be agreed to by the parents, courts will often appoint a Guardian Ad Litem to represent the “best interest” of your Children.. Don’t Assume The Guardian Ad Litem will Share Your View A Guardian ad Litem, often referred to as a GAL,...
There are sometimes misconceptions concerning annulment, so if you’re seeking an annulment in Virginia, it’s best to learn the laws surrounding it in order to know whether your marriage meets the criteria. Annulment is different from divorce. An annulment makes a marriage null and void, so essentially it’s as though the marriage never happened. In...