Establishing paternity in Virginia is an important process that enables a biological father to uphold his rights as a child’s parent. This also sets the stage for a father to take care of certain responsibilities, such as paying child support if he’s no longer with...
When parents have a child together, they effectively commit to spending almost two decades combining their efforts to raise that child. If things go wrong in their relationship, then they may separate or divorce. At that point, it may be necessary to ask the courts to...
Once upon a time, divorce was an arduous undertaking. The advent of “no-fault” laws has changed things, making it easier than ever for a couple to part ways. However, splitting couples still have to make a lot of decisions, including whether they can proceed with an...
If you feel nervous about moving forward with an upcoming divorce, especially if you know someone who had a particularly messy end to their marriage. Divorce is not just expensive and often embarrassing. It is also an intensely stressful experience even if you...
Unhappy spouses in most states can file no-fault divorces. All they need to do is make a statement in court claiming that their marriage has become an unhealthy and unsustainable relationship to dissolve their marriage. No-fault divorces tend to be faster and may...
Filing for divorce means a change in your primary spousal relationship. It also means big changes for the rest of your family. If you have children with your ex, then you will need to create a custody plan that helps you work together as co-parents. If you can't reach...
Unless you have a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, the judge presiding over your divorce will probably be the one who makes all of the major decisions. They will interpret Virginia state law and apply it to your family circumstances. When it comes to splitting up...