Attorneys And Counsellors At Law
Unmarried Mothers Virginia law presumes that the unmarried mother is the child’s parent. This means that from birth, unwed mothers have sole custody of the child. Unmarried Fathers Unlike the child’s mother, unmarried fathers start with no parental rights unless they are named on the birth certificate. Obtaining those rights […] Read more »
As a parent, you may be wondering whether you are entitled to receive child support payments from your child’s other parent. Here are a few initial considerations regarding parents’ rights to receive child support payments. Who Pays Child Support in a Divorce? When married parents divorce or separate, or when […] Read more »
Jumping back into the dating scene after separating from your spouse can sound fun but the consequences can make your divorce complicated. Virginia Does Not Recognize Separation Regardless of your physical or emotional separation, in Virginia, you are either married or divorced in the eyes of the law – this […] Read more »
Divorce can be hard on children, so instead of jumping into the pool or enjoying other favorite summertime activities, don’t be surprised if they retreat into their screens. Smartphones and tablets can serve as an escape from family stress and a gateway to games and virtual worlds where their parents’ […] Read more »
A major concern with divorce is what happens to the children. Who gets custody and how is that decided? What about relocation? Can a non-custodial parent prevent a custodial parent from moving away with their child? The simplest answer: It depends. There are different types of custody, and the rules […] Read more »
The ending of a romantic relationship between two people doesn’t end their relationship as parents. Many questions are raised about what will happen to a child after a divorce or the separation of the parents: Who will the child stay with? For how long? How will they be disciplined? Who […] Read more »
It’s an annual rite of spring — children are eagerly anticipating the end of the school year and the start of their summer break. The same can’t be said for a number of divorced or separated parents. Summer vacation can deteriorate into a very stressful, chaotic and combative time for parents who share custody, as well as a confusing time for their children. This nightmarish scenario can be avoided. Read more »
Schools are closed through the school year, which means children are going to be home for the next five months. In divorced or separated families, the parent who has primary custody is now with the children 24/7, all while still trying to work from home. “This can be tough for […] Read more »
Governor Northam officially declared a Stay-At-Home order until June 10, 2010, leaving divorced or separated parents concerned about how to handle their custody agreement. During the summer, when both parents are working and children are off from school, separated parents often lean on the grandparents to look after their children. […] Read more »
Schools in Virginia are officially closed for the school year because of COVID-19, leaving many people wondering how they’re going to share custody of their children with the other parent. The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts has the following guidelines for divorce or separated parents: 1. BE HEALTHY. Comply […] Read more »
It’s a perfect storm. You and your soon-to-be-former spouse are legally separated, but for whatever reasons — often financial — you both remain living in the same home. That’s been working, because at least one of you has managed to be gone a lot, thanks to a job or other […] Read more »
Jane hugged her two children for what turned out to be the last time. Her husband, John, was distraught and started drinking — again — to handle the stress as her illness progressed. Jane’s parents were in the room, too, and had grown increasingly concerned about what would happen to […] Read more »
Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Richard E. Gardiner sided with a clinical psychologist who wanted to withhold a patient’s mental health records. As Virginia Lawyers Weekly reports, SmolenPlevy represented the clinical psychologist, Dr. Jeffrey A. Schulman, in the matter. The records were sought by a father involved in a long-running […] Read more »
For divorced and separated families, the upcoming holidays can be filled with dread instead of joy. Too often, children are caught in the stressful battle between separated parents, who haven’t realized they need to come up with new ways to make memories. Read more »
