Child Support

Your divorce happened a while ago, and you've been paying or receiving child support based on the income you and your ex were making back when you finalized your marital dissolution. Things have changed since then, and now you feel your support order isn't doing the...

When a couple have children together, they are linked together for life, even if the romantic relationship ends. They are also legally obligated to financially support the children that are the product of a relationship. As such, many people in Virginia have multiple...

Most fathers in Virginia and across the country are thrilled to learn of the impending birth of their child. They often spend a great deal of time dreaming of the things they will be able to do together. Unfortunately, the dreams of a man in another state came to a...

Even couples in Virginia who remain in a loving relationship sometimes struggle to see eye-to-eye on how children should be parented and how funds should be allocated. For couples who are no longer together romantically, it may be even more difficult to do....

There is no doubt that parents in Virginia must meet their responsibilities for their children. This includes making court-ordered child support payments. Some parents, however, find it necessary to request a modification -- even if it is only a temporary one -- of an...

While many families in Virginia and across the country have a traditional composition, there are a variety of families that do not. Regardless of family composition, parents often face unique situations -- that may ultimately require court action. For example, the...

Most people in Virginia and across the country would likely acknowledge that raising children is an expensive endeavor. Many would likely struggle to do so on a single income. As such, courts often order parents to pay child support to ensure that a child's basic...

Being a parent is often hard. It involves long hours, often with little sleep and with constant worry about the ability to meet the needs of the children. When there is only one parent providing support, it is even more difficult. As a result, parents in Virginia are...

Most parents in Virginia and across the country are dedicated to ensuring that the needs of their children are met. For some, this may mean going to court to fight for fair treatment. In fact, a contentious child support battle involving the children that professional...

Most parents in Virginia and across the country would agree that it is expensive to raise a child. Unfortunately, when parents are no longer in a romantic relationship together, it may be difficult to come to an agreement on the appropriate amount of money...