For example, the court might take the child's preference into account. The court will also look at the child's school grades and the child's development. Sometimes an initial child custody and visitation order isn't working out. When conflicts arise post-divorce,...
Child Custody & Parenting Plans
Making a parenting plan work during the school year
When two parents in Virginia divorce, they will need to develop a parenting plan. This plan will address child custody and visitation. It is important that the child is able to form a strong bond with each parent. Divorce can be difficult for a child, so if the...
Parents in Virginia can work together to devise a parenting plan
Child custody can be one of the most emotionally charged issues divorcing parents face. After all, parents seeking a divorce understand that they will likely not see their child every day once the split is complete. However, it is important to remember that for a...
We provide strong advocacy in child custody cases
Going through a divorce is a big change, not just for the spouses involved, but for their children as well. Most Virginia parents want to see that their children grow up in as optimal an environment as possible. Therefore, they need to recognize that, barring extreme...
The holiday season can be special, even after divorce
The first holiday season after a divorce can be challenging, especially if a couple has children. They may wonder how the child will react to the changes divorce brings at this time of year. However, with some cooperation and advanced planning, parents in Virginia can...
What types of child custody are there in Virginia?
When parents in Virginia decide to divorce, they may have many questions about what access they will have to their child post-divorce. In fact, child custody decisions deserve careful thought, as they will affect the relationship each parent is able to have with their...
Is your child custody plan realistic?
When you get to court and hash out a child custody plan with your ex, your natural instinct may be to inflate your own availability.For example, you may desperately want to prove to yourself and others that you don't need anyone else. You'll say that you can always...
