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Children & Parenting

8 Key Principals for Talking to Your Kids About Separation & Divorce

In today’s media, fathers are often portrayed as awkward or clueless when it comes to emotionally charged conversations with their children. While those caricatures might draw laughs on screen, real-life parenting requires much more nuance—especially when it comes to talking about separation and divorce. No matter your role—dad, mom, co-parent, or guardian—navigating a breakup while supporting your children is one ...

By |May 12th, 2025|

A Father’s Guide to Winning Child Custody in Virginia

Child custody is often the most emotionally charged and legally complex aspect of divorce proceedings—for both parents and, most importantly, for the children involved. For fathers, navigating the child custody process in Virginia can feel especially daunting. While there's no guaranteed formula for securing custody, understanding how Virginia courts operate and what steps you can take can significantly increase your ...

By |April 28th, 2025|

Virginia Child Custody for Unmarried Parents

Susie and Paul Sensmeier, of Christiansburg, Virginia, know a lot about deliveries. Not babies, but drone deliveries. They’ve set a record for the most orders — more than 1,200 — delivered by remotely piloted aircraft. Most Virginia couples (married and unmarried) get excited about baby deliveries. But when an unmarried couple splits, how does child custody work? Jump to a ...

By |April 21st, 2025|

Can Rehab Be Used Against You in a Virginia Divorce or Custody Case?

Virginia suffered 2,463 drug overdose deaths in 2023, according to the Virginia Department of Health. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) says from 2014 to 2017, an average of 5.6 percent of Virginia adults struggled with alcohol addiction. But to a Virginian struggling with substance use disorder (SUD), rehabilitation  — rehab — can feel like a greater ...

By |April 14th, 2025|

What’s a Parenting Plan & Do I Need One in Virginia?

Divorce can be a complex and emotionally taxing process, especially when children are involved. One of the most critical aspects of a divorce involving children is determining custody, visitation, and financial responsibilities. A parenting plan serves as a structured agreement between parents, helping to provide stability and reduce potential conflicts. Whether created mutually by both parents or mandated by a ...

By |March 24th, 2025|

Custody and Citizenship: Children Born to Government & Military Abroad

“Travel,” Mark Twain said, “is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” If you or  your spouse were fortunate enough to be stationed abroad on an American military base or U.S. government installation, you got an opportunity very few Americans and Virginians get. You two were free to explore foreign countries, sample exotic foods, and perhaps fall under the romantic spell ...

By |March 3rd, 2025|

Military Family Care Plans and Custody in Virginia

The Magna Carta gave our founding fathers the phrase, “law of the land.” Virginia’s own James Madison apparently added the U.S. Constitution’s Article 6 flourish, “supreme law of the land.” That Supremacy Clause sets the hierarchy for all legal issues, including Virginia Circuit Court child custody orders and military Family Care Plans (FCPs). Jump to a Section Supremacy Rules What ...

By |February 17th, 2025|

Using The Grey Rock Method During Divorce and Beyond

Divorce and separation can be a whirlwind of emotions, difficult conversations, and potential conflict. For many men navigating this challenging journey, the emotional and psychological toll of dealing with an ex-partner can be devastating—especially when children are involved. Whether it’s seemingly constant drama, manipulation, or just plain hostile communication, dealing with your ex can be one of the hardest parts ...

By |February 10th, 2025|

How Parenting Schedules & Overnight Visits Affect Child Support

When you annoy a clock, it gets ticked off. Virginia parents know five minutes of listening to a seven-year-old tell jokes can feel like five hours. But time itself — minutes, hours, days — is at the center of child support calculations in the Commonwealth. Jump to a Section Shared Custody & Child Support Time for Number Crunching The 90 ...

By |February 3rd, 2025|
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