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 ...
Divorce is emotionally taxing—and it can also be financially draining. But if you’re preparing for divorce in Virginia, there’s good news: you can cut your legal costs significantly without sacrificing the quality of your outcome. Before we dive in, let’s bust one common myth: DIY divorce kits and “free” forms often cost more in the long run. Virginia has unique ...
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 ...
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 is rarely a straightforward process, and the legal proceedings can often feel like they drag on indefinitely. When you’re eager to move on with your life, waiting for court decisions and navigating legal complexities can be frustrating. However, in the meantime, you’ll need to address pressing concerns like financial responsibilities, living arrangements, and childcare. A Pendente Lite hearing is ...
Spousal support, commonly known as alimony, is a financial payment made by one spouse to the other during or after divorce proceedings. In Virginia, spousal support aims to prevent financial hardship for the lower-earning spouse. While it is more common for women to receive support, gender does not determine eligibility. Virginia law allows either spouse to request financial support to ...
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 ...
Television star Ashton Kutcher ended his marriage with film star Demi Moore in November 2013. Just three months later, he announced his engagement to Mila Kunis. Was this quick work, or was there potential overlap? Kutcher filed for divorce on December 21, 2012, giving him 11 months to navigate his new reality. Whether it was wise for him to pursue ...