Latin may be a dead language, but its effects live on. Take the word “camera,” for example. It really just means a chamber, like a room. So an “in camera” interview simply means someone is chatting with—that might be too informal—being grilled by—nope, that sounds too harsh—discussing something with a judge. Oddly enough, in Virginia law1, an in camera interview ...
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has an unusual section, the Office of Children’s Issues, that oversees international parental child abduction. Few matters in a man’s life could be more serious than a problem requiring the full weight of the State Department. Your ex-wife can only take your children out of Virginia if she is not in violation ...
In many Virginia families, grandparents play a central role in their grandchildren’s lives. When parents divorce, grandparents on both sides still prize their connections to their children’s children. The Virginia courts, too, recognize the rights of grandparents. With grandparents’ rights, however, come responsibilities to defend those rights. Grandparents’ Rights Enshrined in Virginia Law If you, as a grandparent, have “a legitimate ...
In World War II, the slogan, “Loose lips sink ships” reminded everyone from the Norfolk Ship Yards up the coast to Chincoteague Island to keep private business private. This is true today, too, when you are considering a divorce. While not quite as full of trickery as 50s film noir detective movies, a Virginia divorce can still have a touch ...
As parent, doing the best for your children is critical. Perhaps you've recently gone through a divorce, legal separation, or other custody issues. After the legal guidelines are set for child custody and visitation, the focus should automatically turn to the children. Of course, they'll need time to adjust to the new situation ... and as a parent, you'll need ...
There once may have been a day where the United States court system was 100% unbiased, but if those days ever existed, they're lost to the annals of courtroom history books. Long ago, there certainly was a time where women were oppressed in the courts, but with rampant cases against men for abuse, negligence, and carelessness, men have become the oppressed … and ...
A vast majority of divorced fathers want to remain actively involved with their children after their split. Even if they no longer have a good relationship with their children’s mother, they still want to be a parent to their children and be able to spend time with them. Unfortunately, many fathers don’t understand their rights where children are concerned and ...
Parental alienation, also called parental alignment, is considered a form of abuse. Although you won’t see physical wounds or scars on a child, children suffering from the effects of parental alienation can be scarred both emotionally and psychologically for life. While Parental Alienation Syndrome is a relatively new term that’s not wholly embraced by the psychiatric profession, the negative impacts ...
Divorce can be especially hard for young children, and the absence of a parent from their daily life can have long-lasting consequences. This absence could be detrimental to their social and emotional development, as well as their academic achievement. Many fathers are aware of the impact their divorce will have on their children. In a case where custody arrangements work ...