Child Custody

Some parents cannot resist the urge to get one over on their ex on their child’s birthday. They try to outdo their co-parent on everything from the size of the birthday cake to the cost of the presents they buy for their children. If your co-parent is like that, it...

Divorce can be much simpler when both parties are willing to make compromises. The chances of both wanting the exact same outcomes are unlikely. However, a bit of give and take can help you move on with your lives. If you are divorcing without children, splitting your...

When you create your child custody agreement as part of your divorce, you need to give special consideration to the holidays. Thanksgiving can be more challenging to deal with than most days of the year because it is often a cause for big family celebrations. There...

One of the best things that parents can do when they split up is to commit to raising the children together. This takes work on the part of both parents, but it won’t always be easy.  Making co-parenting work requires you and your ex to have open lines of...

When you and your co-parent enter the divorce process, you either agree on child-related issues or oppose one another. Unfortunately, the latter is typically the norm in most divorces. Those with wealth often believe it will ensure a bid for sole custody succeeds. In...

Back-to-school season is always stressful for kids and parents. If this is the first new school year since your separation or divorce, there’s probably a lot more to coordinate -- even if your child isn’t changing schools. Many parents are concerned that their child’s...

Child custody issues can be emotional and stressful for everyone involved. If you have been unable to reach an agreement regarding custody with your child’s other parent or if your situation is highly contentious, you may want to seek legal help and take your issue to...

You and your former spouse have recently divorced. You managed to settle the divorce relatively quickly and a custody arrangement has been approved by the courts. Life, however, doesn’t remain static and your children will grow up quickly. Could this mean that the...

If you’re a long-distance parent, keeping up with how your child is doing in school can be a challenge. Your co-parent may not be sharing the information they agreed to share in your parenting plan when you divorced.  Your child may not be old enough to communicate...

A Virginia Circuit Court judge recently ruled that a provision in the divorce between a couple with children was illegal and unenforceable. The couple’s divorce agreement included a clause that each parent was “to exercise great care prior to introducing” any new...