Transitioning a shared custody agreement into the school year can be difficult; however, with a shared custody schedule it doesn’t have to be. When you and your ex have shared custody of your children, one of your most valuable tools is to create a shared custody schedule for the school year. This helps divorced parents …
One of the new terms being used with increased frequency in custody cases is parental alienation. This is where one parent, normally the parent who has primary custody of the children, is accused of taking actions that create barriers between the child and the other parent. These actions can range from bad-mouthing the other parent …
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Some of the most common mistakes that parents make during a custody dispute in Virginia are: Making the child feel like they need to choose between the parents; Blaming or badmouthing the other parent; Getting children involved with a new boyfriend/girlfriend too early in the relationship; involving the children in disputes between you and your …
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When parents are involved in a child custody or visitation dispute, they frequently take a hard line as to why the child or children should be with them and not with the other parent. Often they feel there is no room for compromise and that they have to make the Court see why the other …
When parents cannot make their relationship work, the children often pay the price. Custody of the children is a highly emotional subject for the parents. Unfortunately it is the parents who are highly involved in the children’s life who will most often fight over the custody of the children. Parents also may try to use …
There’s no set formula for determining child custody in Virginia; the court simply wants to do what is best for the child. However, the judge does take certain things under consideration when making her ruling. The court will look at the following circumstances and how they fit within your individual situation: ● Your child’s age, …
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