When you pay child support, you not only have to pay the amount ordered by the court. The Virginia Department of Social Services can also assess fees and other costs for you to pay under state law. You may pay interest and fees in certain situations. The other parent...
Family Law
How does parental alienation affect a child’s behavior?
Parental alienation often manifests in different ways in a child. This makes it somewhat difficult to get a good feel for how badly they end up affected and how severe the parental alienation tactics are. But in almost every case of parental alienation, you will...
How can you manage your children’s reaction to your divorce?
During a tumultuous time, children often struggle to cope with stress. A divorce in the family is often a trigger for these feelings, and knowing how to help alleviate some of that stress can lead to a healthier relationship between you and your child. Talk frankly...
What goes into an effective parenting plan?
As part of your divorce, you and your current spouse must create a plan for raising your shared children together in Virginia. Do you know the elements that create a viable parenting plan? Divorce Magazine offers advice that may prove valuable. Learn how to help your...
What do you know about protecting you finances during divorce?
You and your current spouse know that divorce is the right decision for you both, but you do not feel so certain about your financial future. What steps should you take to protect your finances during your split? Business Insider offers insights on setting yourself up...
How is spousal support determined in Virginia?
Unfortunately, not all marriages last forever in the Hillsville area. Despite having the best intentions when a couple first gets married, life can get complicated and a divorce may become imminent. During the divorce process there are many things that a couple needs...
Is your prenuptial agreement legally valid?
Divorce can be enormously stressful for many reasons. You’re probably worried about emotionally untangling your life from your spouse and maintaining your relationship with your children. But in addition to these very real concerns, you might be worried about the...
Immediate and future impacts must be considered in divorce
Family law cases are sometimes challenging because they deal largely with loved ones. It's necessary to try to balance the practical side of things with the emotional side. This can make it much more difficult to find the solutions to problems that arise. We can work...
Consider how property and debt division can impact you in divorce
The decision to divorce isn't one that's taken lightly. This is especially true when you've been married decades. In these cases, you'll have a lot to think about before you act.If you accumulated considerable assets during the marriage, you have to start thinking...
Emotional triggers are common during a divorce
When a marriage ends, there are certain emotions that come with it. These might surprise some people because they may expect that they'd be happy that the relationship is over. The fact is that starting a new life as a single person is a big change for a person who's...
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