Child custody is a very important matter for divorcing parents. Parents can gain the right to continue raising their children after a divorce with the use of child custody. Child custody is divided into two aspects: Physical custody: Where a child lives, who is...
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Tips for handling vacations as co-parents
Most families are very busy during the summer months. While the children aren’t in school, they may participate in summer camps and enjoy family vacations. If you’re facing the first summer as a co-parent, there are a few things that you should think about. One of...
How do the Virginia courts handle parental relocations?
Sharing custody after a divorce or separation can be a challenging undertaking. Some people find it very difficult to co-parent without conflict. Others simply struggle to adjust to the limits on their time with their children. Parents who keep the focus on their...
Who takes care of the kids? It matters in Virginia custody cases
Divorce and separation are emotionally charged events, and child custody is often the most contentious issue in a couple’s decision to split. In the state’s courts, the well-being of the child is paramount when determining custody and parenting time arrangements....
Can a child’s age influence custody decisions in Virginia?
When it comes to child custody decisions, the child’s best interests take center stage. A child’s age is among the factors considered when determining what’s best for them. As such, your child’s age will play a significant role in the court’s decision if you need to...
What is a primary caregiver?
When it comes to divorce cases and parental rights, the courts will sometimes identify a primary caregiver. This is the parent who spent the majority of their time caring for the child and helping to raise them on a daily basis. The parent may have been involved in...
3 essential tips when seeking to modify child custody orders
Seeking a custody order modification is a reasonable step toward ensuring the best interests of the child if the current arrangement does not seem to work as intended due to a substantial change in circumstances. It can seem like a daunting legal process, but it is...
Can teenagers refuse to spend time with one parent post-divorce?
The dynamics within a family are in a state of constant flux. The children may have a very different relationship with each parent at different stages of their development. Those dynamics will continue to shift as family members grow and circumstances change....
Custody rights are not always divided equally
Parents sometimes assume that child custody is just going to be split in half. If they are not granted sole custody of their child, then they believe that those rights will be divided equally between them and their ex. But this is not always the case. The court is...
Dividing Halloween with the kids when you’re divorced
Halloween may not be considered a major holiday by the courts when parenting plans are crafted, but the holiday can be a very big deal to the average kid – and their parents. Ideally, you and your co-parent can put your differences aside for a bit and work together to...