In the past decade, grandparents have started to play an increasingly larger role in the lives of their grandchildren. Sometimes, Virginia grandparents are called upon to step in and raise their grandchildren, either temporarily or permanently.This can happen when the child’s parents are unable to care for the child due to any of the following...
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Nearly everyone enjoys some juicy gossip, whether the target is a favorite Hollywood star or the co-worker in an adjacent cubicle. Some of the information being passed around might be factual, but many times, it’s a game of telephone in which the details of personal lives are distorted and misunderstood. If you’re going through a...
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...
It is a given that determining the best interests of a child and coming to a fair and reasonable Virginia child custody arrangement is the top of the list of priorities for many divorcing couples. While there are many rules laid out for couples that are faced with determining the custody of their children, there...
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...
Chances are that if you are going through a later life divorce in Virginia, you have been estranged from your husband for awhile. Though having male companionship can be nice, you should wait until your divorce is final before re-entering the dating world. One reason you should avoid dating until you are divorced is to...
If a noncustodial parent was ordered to make Virginia child support payments and refused to do so, he may be labeled a “deadbeat dad.” This differs from a parent who is unable to make payments because of job loss or illness; a deadbeat dad has the money to make Virginia child support payments but fails...
The holidays are supposed to be a happy time; however, adult children of divorce may experience emotions other than joy when the holidays roll around. Thanksgiving and other holidays can be extremely difficult to deal with, especially if your children are accustomed to celebrating the holidays with you and your former husband at your family...