Parents often contemplate and negotiate the best child custody solution when going through a divorce proceeding. Under Virginia law, both parents have equal rights for shared custody of children. In fact, child custody standards are very consistent from state to state because of the Uniform Child Custody Act.
Three types of child custody
Do you know how much your child support will cost? Courts use a general calculation to determine child support, but do you know what else could affect it?
People considering divorce often worry about the cost. The exact cost will vary depending on several factors, not the least of which being the complexity of the divorce. That being said, people may benefit from knowing the average cost of divorce.
Since the nationwide recognition of same-sex marriage in 2015, same-sex parents have become much more visible in the United States. Unfortunately, they still face serious discrimination in many facets of their lives. An article from Reuters examines the stigma faced by gay fathers as they strive to raise their children with their partners or as single parents.
Premarital agreements are traditionally seen as a means to protect assets. One spouse may be entering the marriage with a great deal of money, a business, or something else that he or she may want to ensure keeping in the event of a divorce.
However, an article from Glamour suggests that a new generation may be using these contracts to protect much more than their bank accounts.
Divorce is a difficult time for both parties. It can involve a lot of emotions, and no matter how amicable the split, change can be scary.
Oftentimes, Virginia couples are finding cropping up in divorce: who gets the dog?
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