Chrismukkah
Hanukkah and Christmas are celebrated on the same days this year. What’s an interfaith, divorced, or blended family to do? First, talk to the other parent, current partner, or former [...]
Co-Parenting During the Holidays
Co-parenting during the holidays can be a stressful experience. Before you are divorced, you may be negotiating parenting time directly, you may be mediating or litigating, or you unfortunately may [...]
How Soon Can I Get Child Support in My Virginia Divorce?
Divorce can place enormous financial pressure on spouses in Virginia. You may have been reliant on your former spouse for financial support. When your marriage ends and that financial support [...]
Modifying Custody/Visitation During and After COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted virtually every aspect of our lives in Virginia, including our families. For divorced parents, the pandemic has raised considerable questions about custody and visitation. With [...]
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO DISCOVERY IN YOUR VIRGINIA DIVORCE OR CUSTODY CASE
What is Discovery in a Divorce or Custody Case in Virginia? How do I get information about my spouse's retirement, 401k, bank accounts, and other assets? Discovery is a pre-trial [...]
WHO GETS TO CLAIM THE CHILDREN ON THEIR TAXES AFTER DIVORCE?
By now, most people have received their W-2s, 1099s or other relevant tax documents in preparation for their tax filings. WHAT TYPES OF TAX BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS? There [...]
CAN YOU MODIFY A CUSTODY OR VISITATION ORDER?
Once the court enters an order related to the custody and visitation of your child, can it ever be changed? The short answer is maybe. WHEN CAN A CUSTODY ORDER BE [...]
How Do I Obtain Reimbursement of Unreimbursed Medical or Dental Bills for Our Children?
Recently, I took my twin five year old boys to the doctor for their pre-Kindergarten check-up. The co-pays were $30.00 each and my younger twin (by 1 minute) also needed [...]
How To Notify Your Child’s Co-Parent of Vacation Plans
Review Your Separation Agreement Read through your Virginia Separation Agreement or your custody order(s). Is vacation time addressed? How are the holidays handled? Does vacation time or holiday time take [...]