When families move across state lines, child support issues can become complicated. Different states have different rules, which can create confusion and conflict. To reduce those problems, states follow a shared law called the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act...
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Virginia child support laws: Changes effective July 2025
As of July 1, 2025, Virginia has implemented updates to its child support laws, specifically altering the guidelines for calculating payment amounts. It is important for both paying and receiving parties to understand these changes, as they may impact financial...
The jurisdiction of court orders in Virginia and beyond
Court orders are legal documents issued by a judge or a court that mandate specific actions or decisions. They can cover various matters, from family law and custody arrangements to financial judgments and restraining orders. Understanding how these orders apply,...
Misconceptions about child support when a child turns 18
Becoming a parent means assuming financial responsibility for one's children. If a parent doesn't live full-time with their children, then they may need to pay child support. The earlier in life someone breaks up with or divorces the other parent of their children,...
What should you know about child support modifications?
In Virginia, child support modifications can be helpful for families because of the changing nature of life circumstances. Child support isn't permanent. And even before a child reaches the age of majority, it can be revisited and revised to suit a child's and...
Can I adjust child support payments after a change in income?
When establishing a child support order, legal professionals in Virginia review numerous details about a family's situation. The overall breakdown of parenting time, the unique needs of the children and also the income of both parents will influence support. In some...
Should your child still receive support as an adult?
Your child may be getting close to the age of 18, but if they have a disability, they may still need financial support from both of their parents. Since you are planning to get a divorce, one thing you will need to discuss is how you’d like to continue providing for...
Help with post-divorce modifications
Divorced couples likely have concerns that come up following their divorce and may wonder what they can do to address those concerns.Fortunately, the family law system provides options that can help divorced couples modify child support and child custody if the need...
What expenses should child support be used for?
Knowing what child support is intended to cover and what it is not intended to cover can be helpful for both parents receiving and paying child support. Child support is intended for the support of children and children have a right to financial support from their...
How do I establish paternity for my child?
Parents may want to establish paternity for both child support and child custody purposes. Establishing legal paternity of a child has many important implications including for child support and child custody but for emotional reasons as well.The family law process...
