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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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...
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...
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...
If you are facing a Virginia divorce, you may have a number of questions concerning your financial security. Spousal support, or alimony, may be a subject of interest, especially if you are a stay-at-home mom. There are 2 main reasons for alimony to be awarded. One is to make up for the lack of financial...
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...
One of the appeals of a do-it-yourself divorce in Virginia is the savings in cost. Many people choose to go this route because they think it will save money as a divorce can be a costly endeavor. However, one of the risks of a do-it-yourself divorce is that while it may start off saving you...