Going through a divorce comes with a significant range of emotions. As you and your children navigate this challenging change, finding a new sense of normal can be difficult. Both you and your children will need support as you learn how to cope with the new changes in...
Child Custody
Coparenting relationships require effort from the parents
Coparenting is an excellent arrangement for many divorced parents, but it only works if you can put the past behind you and focus on the children. This type of agreement won't always be easy to handle and it's important to plan for disagreements. Always remember that...
When children want to change the custody plan
Separated parents in Virginia may go through challenging times when their children say they want to change the custody arrangement. There are several reasons why a kid would make these requests. Examples range from serious situations like abuse or neglect to simply...
Rights children have after a divorce
Children of divorce in Virginia often experience a wide range of emotions when a marriage comes to an end. Parents may be able to make the transition to a two-household life easier by being mindful of unofficial "rights" that their children have after a marriage...
Supervised visitations mandated by the court
In Virginia and across the United States, divorced parents may need to undergo parental supervision while visiting their children. A judge may order supervised parental visitations if the parent has a prior history of substance abuse or alcoholism. A court may also...
How parenting plans may change over the summer
Summer vacation can bring schedule changes, and divorced parents in Virginia may need to adjust the parenting plan to accommodate those changes. This adjustment should start well before the summer begins. The aim should be to get both parents in agreement and provide...
How the courts factor living accommodations in custody cases
Child custody can be one of the most difficult issues that parents face, especially if both parents want sole custody or one parent has primary custody but has become unable to properly care for the children. However, parents seeking custody should be aware that the...
How to discuss custody with your child
Breaking the news of your divorce to your child is difficult. But, if you're gearing up for divorce proceedings, you know that was just the start of difficult conversations.Next, you'll need to address the actual implications the divorce is going to have on them. Here...