Let's face it, one day, you'll date again. For some, of course, it happens much sooner than others but, in the majority of cases, it happens. If you have children with your ex, no matter what else might happen, dating because exponentially more difficult. How do you talk about new boyfriends with the children? When do you introduce them? What if he has kids, too? There are a lot of questions, and it's difficult (understandably so) to navigate this complicated area. Some if it has more to do … [Read more...]
Virginia custody seminar for moms
Gearing up to face a custody case – especially if you can’t afford to hire an attorney to help you – is pretty terrifying. Though there’s no question that divorce cases are difficult, both emotionally and financially, it’s the custody cases that tend to make otherwise sane people totally panic. It’s completely understandable. Until you and your child’s father separated, time with the kids was family time. Everyone was welcome. But now, thinking about what’s happening and what might be ordered … [Read more...]
Virginia Custody and Visitation Agreements
Even though not all parents stay together forever, not all parents need to go to court to have a custody and visitation arrangement set in stone, either. In fact, lots of parents are ultimately able to decide among themselves (or just let things work out on the fly). Of course, there's no right or wrong way to parent, and it can often be an evolving process. What worked when your child was an infant might not always work and, at some point, you may be grateful for the intervention of a judge … [Read more...]
Child Custody in Relocation Cases
Most of the time, custody isn’t a “win or lose,” “all or nothing,” proposition. Usually, when parents fight over custody, the judge winds up awarding some kind of shared custodial arrangement where both parents share a lot of time with the kids. It’s not necessarily 50/50, but both parents get to be with the kids a lot. Of course, keep in mind that I’m talking about good parents here. I’m not talking about cases where one parent is abusive or neglectful. I’m talking about a case where there are … [Read more...]
