Child Custody

Remember what it was like when you were going through the process of coming to an agreement with your ex about child custody matters? If you are like most, you probably remember a stressful situation. You probably don't want to have to go through that again; however,...

As a parent, one of the things you're most worried about during a divorce is your right to child custody. You may be in a negative relationship with your spouse, and you may want to seek sole custody for the protection of your child. How does sole custody work,...

It used to be the norm for noncustodial parents to only get a few hours one night a week and every other weekend with their children. That's been changing in recent years as the push toward shared parenting and a more equitable visitation schedule has taken place....

If you and the other parent of your child have a dispute about the visitation or custody rights you share, the normal way to handle this issue is to talk to your attorney and to discuss changes or how you can have a court intervene. What's not acceptable is simply...

There are times when a child will have relationships with adults outside their parents. For instance, a child's grandparents, aunts, uncles, and stepparents may all be important in his or her life. Any time something happens to a parent, these other parties may need...

Determining child custody and support in Virginia is based on a number of factors. Your child's safety is paramount, so the relationships you have can affect your custody.One thing you should know is that if you decide to move out of the area, you could hurt your...

Children who have divorced parents might dread the holiday season. In some cases, the parents might be able to alleviate some of the dread if they are willing to work together to make the holiday season a fun season for the children. Since Christmas is almost here,...

If you have to pay child support, you know that you'll generally have to abide by state guidelines when it comes to how much you'll pay. You want that amount to be fair to you, though; if you can't afford it, it shouldn't be that high. Your attorney can help you make...

Splitting the cost of parenting with an ex can be a difficult conversation to bring up. How can you suddenly shove half of a medical bill onto your ex? Should you have to cover sudden extra school trip expenses, even if you didn't want to send your child on the field...

As a dad, you want to do your very best for your child. As a dad who is divorced, that can sometimes be difficult, since you don't necessarily see your child every day. Despite not seeing your child 100 percent of the time, you're still a dad at all times, so focusing...