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When a co-parent stops paying court-ordered child support, the financial pressure can build quickly. Groceries, school supplies and medical bills do not pause. In Virginia, a child support order carries the full authority of a court order. Any missed payment becomes...
After a separation, both parents can continue showing up for their children based on the guidelines of a coparenting agreement. The details of this plan require that both parties follow the schedule properly. While occasional delays are part of life, habitual lateness...
A prenuptial agreement can shape financial expectations before marriage. In Virginia, many couples use these agreements to clarify property rights and future obligations. One common question involves whether spousal support can appear in a prenup and how courts treat...
Divorce can bring many emotions, but when adultery plays a role, it can also affect your financial future. In Virginia, spousal support laws are strict about how marital misconduct influences support decisions. Understanding how adultery factors into the process helps...
Well, you have finally had enough, and you want to separate from your spouse. Now, you are thinking about how to protect yourself and your sanity. One common thought is whether it is smart to move out before you file for divorce. However, the answer, like many legal...
In a Virginia divorce, you might find yourself overwhelmed as you think about what the future might hold. With child custody, visitation, property division, spousal support and child support, there is a great deal to consider. Children must be at the forefront because...
A co-parenting app can be a solution if you and your co-parent have trouble communicating or you are embroiled in a complicated custody battle. Although parents can choose the best way to communicate, it is usually best to keep communications in writing. Having...
Like other states, Virginia expects its family law judges to use Child Support Guidelines to decide how much support each parent should pay. Other states, including West Virginia and Ohio, also use child support guidelines. Virginia’s guidelines are supposed to ensure...
Nesting, or “birdnesting,” is a child-focused custody approach where kids stay in the family home full-time, while parents rotate in and out based on their custody schedules. Instead of shuffling kids between two households, the parents are the ones who move, often...
When a couple gets divorced in Virginia, one of the main sources for disagreement is property division. For example, if they owned a home, both sides will want to get what they believe is a fair share of its value. Or one might want to retain the home. The same is...