When parents are separated, one parent is generally required to pay the other child support. Child support, as you may know, is a legally obligated parental contribution to a child’s financial welfare. The court typically decides how much a non-custodial parent has to...
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How social media use can affect an upcoming divorce
Social media can help people feel connected even in their most desperate and lonely moments. The right platform can make it easy for someone to share good news or a family tragedy with others quickly. Social media can also help people develop their careers and...
3 ways to value a business during a divorce
Any divorce involving significant assets will have its complications, but one of the most common is trying to determine what a family business (or, at least, the business belonging to one of the people involved) is worth. Valuation of the business is one of the first...
3 things college students must know about drug charges
It only takes one mistake for a college student to end up accused of some kind of drug offense. Simple possession charges could result if someone gets caught possessing certain substances or while under the influence. On the other hand, if there is reason to suspect...
3 important issues to address in your parenting plan
Sharing custody of your children will be a challenge even if the two of you try to handle things gracefully. Inevitably, emotions will become intense and there will be challenges that make sharing custody more difficult than usual. As you negotiate the division of...
3 issues you can address in a prenuptial agreement
No one expects their marriage to end in divorce, but that is part of the reality of getting married. A significant percentage of couples will eventually head to divorce court due to incompatibility or some kind of serious marital misconduct. While you may want your...
Could your case qualify for Virginia drug treatment court?
Even nonviolent drug offenses often mean major penalties for the people accused. Virginia state law imposes penalties for using, possessing and transferring controlled or prohibited substances. Depending on the substance involved and the amount police claim to have...
What kind of holiday schedule works when you share custody?
The need to divide parenting time with your ex can be one of the most painful challenges when you divorce or end your romantic relationship. Shared custody arrangements, which are the standard in most modern divorces, mean that sometimes you won't get to be with your...
Do you have a say in what childcare provider your ex uses?
When you live with the other parent of your children, the two of you will work together to meet the children's needs. Your spouse will likely listen to you about your preferences and concerns. In a shared custody scenario, the other parent of your children typically...
Asset division basics
Divorce is complex and unfamiliar territory. Even if you have seen a friend or family member going through a divorce, your journey will be distinctly different. While there are common principles that guide the asset division process, every divorcing couple will have a...
