Child Custody

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...

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...

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...

When parents split up, one of the most difficult things to figure out is child custody. How will the child spend his or her time? Where will they live? What happens on holidays? These are all difficult questions to answer, and it's often hard to come to an agreement...

Losing physical custody of a child can be hard. Maybe the circumstances were not in your favor, and now you are worried that you’ll miss a big part of your child’s life because of a mistake you made in the past. If this is happening to you, you must know that there...

There is a chance that you won't be granted custody rights to your children after a divorce. In some cases, a Virginia judge may revoke the rights that you were granted as part of an original custody order. However, there are steps that may be taken in an effort to...

Becoming a grandparent is an exciting moment. Many children develop special relationships with their grandparents, and enjoy spending time and keeping in touch with them. For some children, a visit to a grandparent's home feels like a special treat. Sometimes, a...

The process of dissolving a marriage can unfortunately be challenging for both parents and children in Virginia. Specifically, deciding how to deal with co-parenting can be challenging. However, a couple of steps can help divorcing parents to make this process...

The divorce process can unfortunately be stressful for both parents and their young children in Virginia. Likewise, co-parenting in the aftermath of the divorce can be challenging. However, divorcing parents can take a couple of steps to make these life-altering...

Getting divorced in Virginia can feel like riding on an emotional roller coaster. This is especially true when young children are involved, which can lead to child custody disputes. However, it is indeed possible for those who must share custody of a child...