When deciding on child custody matters during a divorce, a judge will often give physical custody to the parent who serves as the primary caretaker of the child. Any Virginia resident who is seeking custody of his or her child will benefit from understanding how being...
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Reality stars headed to court for child custody case
Virginia residents who follow reality shows might have heard of the series that takes places in South Carolina called "Southern Charm," and those who are unfamiliar could still be interested when wanting to know about family law issues as the latest drama surrounding...
Issues with child custody
Divorce and child custody disputes can be difficult for both Virginia parents and their children. While the children need to know that they are loved and cared for, the parents may be too wrapped up in their own drama to always recognize this. If parents are not on...
Enjoying the holidays after divorce
Though most of our readers are surely looking forward to Christmas two days from now, other people are dreading the holiday. There are many reasons not to want another Christmas to come around. For those who went through divorce this year, the reason may be that it...
Transgender man claims parental rights after divorce
Family law has changed radically in Virginia since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that same-sex couples have a Constitutional right to get married. While this ruling ushered in a new era when it comes to matrimonial and divorce law in this state, it...
Should Virginia presume shared child custody most of the time?
Recently, the Richmond Times-Dispatch published an opinion piece by Christian Paasch, the chairman of the National Parents Organization of Virginia and a member of Virginia’s Child Support Guidelines Review Panel. In the piece, which you can read here, Paasch...
Tension between parents often leads to child custody disputes
When parents share child custody, or one parent has custody and the other has visitation rights, it will be necessary at some point to move the child from one parent to the other. These “swaps” happen every day in Virginia. In theory, a parent with...
Who can get an uncontested divorce in Virginia?
Divorce can be a contentious affair, in which the spouses battle in court over their marital property, spousal support, child support, custody and visitation. However, it does not have to be this way. Many married couples remain on good terms...
Is there ‘child’ custody for pets in Virginia?
Americans love their pets. Millions of dogs, cats and other animals live with their human companions, and most are loved as part of the family. However, the law does not see it that way when it comes to divorce. Virginia family law courts consider pets to be personal...
Child custody law puts the child’s best interests first
Going through a child custody dispute can be emotionally difficult and frustrating. This is not some impersonal business deal; this is about whether your children will live with you most of the time, or whether you will get to spend time with them regularly and have a...
