Joint Custody vs. Sole Custody: Which Is Best for My Child?
Deciding between joint custody and sole custody is a pivotal determination for any family going through a separation or divorce. It's about more than just legal terms; it's about figuring out the best arrangement for your child's future. How do you choose the path that ensures their well-being and happiness? This...
How to Choose the Right Attorney for Your Child Custody Case
Navigating a child custody case can be challenging for any parent or guardian. Such cases involve complex legal procedures and carry a significant emotional weight. The outcome of these proceedings will profoundly impact your family's future, making choosing an attorney a crucial step. With the right legal representative, you can ensure that...
How to make a record for a custody/visitation fight
Set up email just for kids
Tell other parent to use only that email
Don’t mix emails; you should use only this email for kids
Make sure your email account keeps a record of emails you send. If not, BCC yourself on emails
FATHER AWARDED CUSTODY BASED ON “STABLE LIVING SITUATION” “CERTAINTY AND STABILITY”
The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld the award of physical child custody to a father. The mother and the father were both troublesome parents with allegations of abuse flying both ways. The court considered the best interest of the child in making its decision. In considering the statutory factors under Virginia Code...
Custody in Virginia
Custody in Virginia
Custody means being awarded the legal responsibility of the care of a child including where they live and who makes the decisions on their behalf. Custody is a difficult process for the parents and also the children. This will help answer some questions but are no...
New law changes access to child care records.
Do you pay (or receive) child support?
New law changes access to child care records. Important aid to those paying (or receiving) child support.
A new law takes effect on July 1, 2020 which allows either parent access to their child’s day care records. Soon, both...
What your child would tell you
A child’s message about visitation:
Don’t ask me to take sides. Don’t make me chose between my parents
Treat me like a person, not a thing to be traded between you.
Let me talk to my mom in private. Let me talk to...
Types of Custody
What is custody and why is it important?
There are two types of custody, physical and legal. Physical custody means where the child spends most of his or her time (that is sleeping). If the child spends most of the time with one parent, the other parent generally has to pay child...