My Wife Wants a Divorce. Should I Move Out?
If your wife wants a divorce and you do too, move out. This will speed up the process and make both your lives simpler. That’s the ...
How Does a Separation Agreement Work? Do I Need One?
Whereas Virginia law allows divorce, it does so under two basic constructs: “fault grounds,” and “no fault grounds,” as established by Code of Virginia Title 20 ...
9 Signs You’re an Uncle Dad (and How to Stop)
As the American Chemical Society (ACS) reminds us, “the dose makes the poison.”1 For example, says the ACS, the average American would have to eat 5.4 ...
Visitation Denial: What to Do When Your Ex Won’t Allow You to See Your Children
As parents, we joke about how we might not miss seeing our kids from, say, when they are 13 through 17. Teenagers can be a handful, ...
The Single Dad Files: Navigating Your First Year as a Divorced Dad
Some events in life are routinely described as “new and exciting,” like fall’s new car models, a college graduation, or an around-the-world cruise. Other events are ...
Fighting for Equal Parenting: What Can You Do as a Father?
Some fights you can fight for yourself: a disagreement at the grocery store over a coupon. Some fights you fight for your children: the coach who ...
Can My Child Decide Which Parent to Live With?
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. ...
4 Essential Tips for Surviving Divorce During the Holidays
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 ...
What are Grandparents’ Rights in Virginia?
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 ...