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 ...
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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Oppugnant. It’s a fine word, though few people know it. Use it the next time you are dealing with a disagreeable ex-spouse. A disagreeable spouse seeks discord, antagonizes you, or is openly hostile to you and your co-parenting plans. Remind your divorced spouse that being discordant, contentious, hateful or just plain nasty — serves no good, not for you, not ...
Virginia law can be quirky and outdated. For example, Virginia Code § 18.2-365 (still on the books) says married people cannot have sex outside of marriage. It’s a Class 4 misdemeanor but it doesn’t stop Virginia swingers clubs from … uh … meeting. Virginia law is largely designed to be gender neutral. With family matters like divorce, men stand on ...
This article is a part of our Family Law 101 series. Jump to a Section What is Child Support? What are the Child Support Laws in Virginia? What Is Child Support Used For? Who Does Child Support Go To? Who Pays Child Support? How Much is Child Support? When Child Support Is Due At What Age Does Child Support Stop? ...