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...
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? What factors play a role in how courts determine child support?Until your child turns 19 years old or...
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. Divorce Typically...
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...
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...
Washingtonian magazine names Susan Hicks, the founding principal of , to its 2018 "Top Lawyers" list in divorce and family law.The Washingtonian staff surveys previously recognized Top Lawyers, asking whom they consider the best among their...
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? Pets as property Virginia law views animals as...
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