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? ...
Recognize this? “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects …” It is the beginning of the U.S. Constitution’s Fourth Amendment, the origin of all “right to privacy” laws in our country. But what happens when a parent’s right to privacy leads to horrific crimes by that parent’s child? How do Virginia’s child ...
No matter where you are, divorce is stressful. In Virginia, the divorce process is nuanced at best. In this guide to divorce in Virginia, you’ll get a better understanding of the many intricacies of separation and divorce so you can make the most informed decisions possible going forward. Jump to a Section Filing for Divorce in Virginia Virginia Divorce Process ...
Steven Spielberg’s epic 2012 film, “Lincoln,” was one of many movies filmed in the Commonwealth. While the 2022 smash, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” was filmed on the country’s opposite coast, any man going through a Virginia divorce knows the feelings stirred up in the chaotic atmosphere of that movie. But how can you set your priorities through separation and ...
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 ...
Grandparents, Aunties, and Uncles all enjoy that in-between family space that allows them to spoil children and yet take no responsibility for them. But what of stepparents? Are they legally responsible for stepchildren? Can they exert any power over the little rascals? And what if a stepparent wants to take a peek at Junior’s school records or communicate about their ...
Christmas is a tradition dating back to 336, and through the millennia it has survived wars, pandemics, and cynics. Never doubt it can survive your divorce, too! Creative, equitable parenting time schedules are possible. Jump to a Section Early Christmas Alternate Years School Break The Night Before The Reason Early Christmas Don't forget the option of requesting an early Christmas. ...
A common nail is called a common nail because it is the most common nail used in interior construction, though the term “common nail” itself is used only about three times in every 100 million words, according to the Oxford English Dictionary. (Yeah, we just blew up that figure.) So if “common nail” is rare, how rare is domestic violence ...
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 ...