Usually, children benefit from being in the care of both parents. However, there are times when this creates a problem, as one parent will attempt to use their children as pawns to harm the other.This sometimes results in parental alienation, since a child may...
Any type of major change in a person's life can be mentally exhausting. Even if the event is a beneficial one, it can still be difficult for Virginia residents to work through. Unfortunately, when the change involves an event like deciding to end a marriage, it can be...
Heading for divorce can be an uncertain period of life. Divorcing couples have to deal with any number of decisions, including things like alimony, child custody and property division. While many people in Virginia believe that they understand the basics of the...
It is a worst-case scenario for many parents facing divorce. As emotions spiral out of control between you and your ex, they may become vindictive and attempt to damage your relationship with your children as a way to punish you.Even if there is a shared custody order...
For many students in Virginia, the start of a new school year is a stressful time. They often face a new schedule with new activities and a great deal of uncertainty of what their new day will look like. While this is true regardless of whether a child's parents are...
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....
Car accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. In some cases, something as simple as changing the radio station can create enough of a distraction to cause an accident. Despite this, police in Virginia and across the country may be quick to assume that an accident...
Spousal support is an option for some people who are going through a divorce. It is money that will be paid by one spouse to another after they divorce or separate. The money, which can be called maintenance, alimony or spousal support, is meant to provide a...
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...
When couples in Virginia and across the country choose to marry, they often take steps to plan for the future. For many, this includes the creation of a prenuptial agreement, which allows them to have an open line of communication regarding their financial situation...