Child Custody

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...

Parents have to ensure that they’re helping their children learn how to navigate through difficult situations. One of the most difficult situations that co-parents may have to endure is having an ex who is vindictive. This makes it challenging to deal with each other...

When a romantic relationship breaks down and the couple has a child, the parents couple should agree on a custody plan. Ideally, the family court prefers a situation where the parents work together to create a parenting plan that serves their child’s best interest....

Walking away from your children’s other parent isn’t an easy task. Once you do this, you might decide that you’re completely done with them and never want to speak to them again. While that might sound like a good idea on the surface, you’ll still need to communicate...