Sharing custody is hard. When you and your child’s father decide not to stay together, you’ll have to make a commitment, at least to some extent, to sharing the responsibilities related to custody between the two of you. Things that you may not have given a thought to before – like picking up the kids from school or daycare, or communication regarding doctor’s appointments and parent teacher conferences – can become a whole lot more complicated. When you add to an already difficult situation the … [Read more...]
Can’t I just move with my kids? Relocation cases in Virginia
Relocation cases are hard cases to win, and, sometimes, even harder for moms to understand. For someone who has constantly made the children the priority, and who has earned the money needed to provide exceptional care to the children ever since the day they were born, it’s difficult to imagine why you wouldn’t be permitted to make a move, even if it means that you can’t stay near the child’s father anymore. Whether you want to move for a new job or just better opportunities, or you’ve got … [Read more...]
Custody of Teenagers in Virginia
You’re a mom, so I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that children present very different challenges at different developmental stages. You probably remember the thrill (and challenge) of teaching your child to read, tie his shoes, and make his bed in the mornings. Depending on the age of your child now, you either vividly remember or are actively fearful of driving lessons. Throughout your child’s life thus far, you have had to teach all sorts of important life lessons, each carefully tailored to … [Read more...]
