Family Law

In many divorce cases, parents will still end up living in the same town or city. They live relatively close together, and they may share physical custody. A very simple example of a custody schedule could be having the children live with a different parent every...

Cheating can make a breakup feel even more personal, but that doesn’t always mean it matters legally. Virginia courts care about infidelity in specific ways, and only when it affects how your case plays out. Here’s how it actually fits into divorce law. Adultery can...

After a divorce, life changes quickly. A new job opportunity, remarriage or desire to live closer to family can make relocation appealing, but when children are involved, moving is not as simple as packing up and leaving. In Virginia, parents must follow specific...

Prenuptial agreements can be very useful to couples who are going through a divorce. Instead of having to make all of the decisions during the divorce, which can be a highly stressful and emotional time, they make some of these decisions in advance. This way, they can...

For parents who go through divorce, one of the most important decisions to make is how to divide custody rights. When they have a child together, they want to know how they are going to be involved with their child after the divorce. Some of this is practical, as the...

If this is your first year co-parenting with an ex, you are likely in for a bumpy ride (at least at first). Most recently divorced parents struggle with co-parenting issues and worry about their kids when they are with their other parent. If you want to reduce...

A criminal conviction can have a major impact on your future. Naturally, you may have to spend time in jail or in prison, serving your sentence. You may also have to pay financial fines and fees, or you may have to do community service or spend time on probation. It...

When parents separate or divorce, the court may need to step in and make decisions about custody and visitation. In Virginia, judges use the "best interests of the child" standard to guide these decisions.  This means the court focuses on what will most benefit the...

One thing to look for as you move toward a divorce is any changes in spending. This is why it’s often good to separate your finances as soon as you decide to divorce. But if you still have any joint funds—which qualify as marital assets—watch out for ways that your...

If you are getting divorced, you need to divide up your marital assets with your ex. However, you typically get to keep separate assets. These are things that your spouse does not have a claim to—since they are not owned jointly—and each of you will keep your separate...