Often, determining child custody can be a time-consuming and stressful process. However, there are some cases when parents, or even grandparents, cannot wait that long to obtain custody--especially if their child is at risk. If a child is in danger when they are with...
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Month: September 2019
Can we continue as business partners post-divorce?
Owning a family business with a spouse can make getting a divorce much more challenging. Individuals must manage many details in addition to their divorce just to protect their business assets and ventures. This is a reality for many Virginians. Many spouses pursue...
Communication patterns that can indicate marital issues
It is incredibly common for individuals to waver back and forth about whether they really want to divorce their spouse or not. They wonder if they can make the relationship work or they start to doubt the feelings that led them to consider a divorce in the first...
Paying for a child’s tuition: What divorced parents need to know
Sending kids off to college can be an emotional ordeal. After all, nowadays, college is considered one of the first steps towards adulthood. However, college can also be as expensive as it is emotional. The expenses vary by the type of college students choose. But...
Communication patterns that can indicate marital issues
It is incredibly common for individuals to waver back and forth about whether they really want to divorce their spouse. They wonder if they can make the relationship work or they start to doubt the feelings that led them to consider a divorce in the first place. Every...
How to approach divorce when you have young children
A parent's divorce is not easy for any child, no matter how old they are. However, younger children, such as toddlers, have a more difficult time understanding what is happening during and after the divorce. In their formative years, children's primary connections and...
Tips for communicating with your co-parent
For many people, they cannot imagine how they will get along with their ex-spouse once the divorce is finalized. Others might still be on civil terms with their ex-spouse. Regardless, Virginia parents who share custody of their children must still maintain regular...
How could your living accommodations impact custody?
Going through a divorce can place a lot of stress on individuals, especially when it comes to finding a new place to call home. Regardless of how couples divide the family home, parents will often have a new living situation. And it is critical to note that the...