Child Custody

While it's not surprising that many couples disagree over who will have custody of the children after a divorce or what the terms of the custody order will be, some disputes can get especially complicated, lasting years. A recent turn of events in one notable custody...

During child custody battles, emotions can run high. Individuals often make rash decisions that can impact their entire lives in an attempt to win custody battles. Tactics range from discrediting the other parent to making big changes to improve court impressions of...

Newport News mothers and fathers, married or unmarried, have equal rights in legal matters affecting children. The best interests of the child, not a parent's gender, are the primary concern of Virginia courts. Insurmountable problems with initial agreements and...

For many parents who are involved in divorce proceedings, child custody decisions may seem simple. Whether they want full custody or just want to work out something in the child's best interest, many parents don't realize the complexity of possible child custody...

In many divorce cases, child custody is often the most contentious and emotionally charged issue. Custody decisions are supposed to be guided by the best interests of the children. But what does that mean practically? And what lengths should parents be willing to go...