When you have separated from the other parent of your child, your relationship with your children and the parenting strategy that you take is likely to change. If you are sharing custody with the other parent, you will need to get used to having a routine where you...
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Different co-parenting styles and parent-child relationships
When it comes to co-parenting for divorced couples, there is no guidebook. Each situation is unique, and parents often learn on the fly. If there is one constant, it is that divorced parents must continue to work together to ensure that whatever parenting style they...
How does a criminal conviction affect your divorce?
When you married your spouse, you likely vowed to support him or her for better or worse. You probably said nothing, though, about sticking with your partner after he or she commits a crime. Still, you likely want to know how a criminal conviction may affect your...
Take the stress out of property division with smart planning
When you are facing a divorce, the prospect of property division probably seems daunting, and you wonder how you will manage.However, with advance planning and a commonsense approach, you can get through the property division phase of the divorce with less stress and...
Child custody, child support and private schooling
A divorce can take a tremendous toll on the emotional well-being of kids. To minimize the potentially negative consequences your divorce has on your children, you likely want to provide as much stability as possible. Keeping your young ones in the same school is apt...
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How accurate was the breath test in your DUI arrest?
The Commonwealth of Virginia can bring stiff penalties to bear for a DUI conviction, depending on the results of your breath test.However, are breath tests always accurate? Your defense may focus on challenging those results. Looking at the lawIn Virginia, a judge can...
Recognizing signs of parental alienation
Some former couples find that they can co-parent relatively easily, while others find the transition far more difficult to manage. If your divorce from your former spouse was especially ugly or acrimonious, you may have even more of a hard time learning to...
Does an extramarital affair affect child custody?
From loss of affection to poor communication, marriages break down in Virginia for a seemingly endless number of ways. If either you or your soon-to-be ex-spouse had an extra-marital affair, though, your divorce may become particularly urgent. Still, you may wonder...
Your business may be the most valuable asset in your divorce
When it comes to the property division phase of a divorce, most people think of the family home as the most valuable asset. However, if you and your spouse own a business together, the focus changes.What will happen to the company you worked so hard to build during...
