Short Answer: No. In Virginia, child support and visitation are two separate legal matters. A parent cannot legally deny court-ordered visitation because the other parent has fallen behind on child support. Jump to a Section The Reality of Unpaid Child Support in Virginia Child Support vs. Visitation: Two Separate Legal Issues What If You're Behind on Child Support? The Harm ...
Crafting a summer custody schedule after divorce doesn’t have to be a battle. But just like calculating leap years — which happen every four years except when a centurial year isn’t divisible by 400 — child custody arrangements come with nuanced rules that require clarity and cooperation. Whether you’re navigating your first post-divorce summer or fine-tuning an existing plan, here ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
During the holidays, many people are full of good cheer and planning elaborate family gatherings. However, if you’re currently going through a divorce or recently went through one, you may not be feeling the holiday spirit. The first holidays alone can be a painful reminder of what was and what will never be again. However, if you have children, it’s ...
Our modern society depends on numbers. We look for reassurance in numbers (tidy bank balance?), in planning (what are the dates of my vacation?), and choosing our battles. Should a Virginia Dad try to win sole custody of his children? How often do fathers get sole custody in Virginia? What do the numbers tell us? What does experience tell us ...
In 2021 Virginia had a 3.1 percent divorce rate, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A lot of Virginia’s 1.8 million kids have to deal with the life-altering effects of separation and divorce. A lot of Virginia’s separated and divorced Dads want to continue strong relationships with their kids. But how? Jump to a Section Children of Divorce ...
It is impossible to get blood out of a stone. So said Vicesimus Knox, whose name sounds like a James Bond villain but who was in reality an English essayist. Knox wrote this proverb in 1788, though many a Virginia man facing child support payments knows it is still true. Exactly what do you have to provide? And what can ...