SHOULD I WAIT UNTIL MY CHILDREN ARE 18 TO GET DIVORCED?
When minor children are involved in a divorce, custody and visitation tends to be the biggest concern of the parties, especially when circumstances are not amicable. It may be tempting to wait until your children legally emancipate to avoid involving custody and visitation in the divorce, but is that a wise choice? Let’s discuss further: […]
MY CHILD HAS BEEN ASSIGNED A GUARDIAN AD LITEM, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
A Guardian Ad Litem being assigned to your family’s custody matter can sound intimidating initially, but know that it is not necessarily a bad thing. This article will discuss the most commonly asked questions about Guardian Ad Litems in custody cases in Virginia. Who is a Guardian Ad Litem? A Guardian Ad Litem, also known […]
IS A CHILD’S OPINION CONSIDERED IN CUSTODY CASES IN VIRGINIA?
There are many factors that affect a child’s opinion being considered in a custody case; let’s discuss further. My child has stated that he wants to live with me. Will that help? In some circumstances yes, but in others, no. If your child is under the age of fourteen (14), his opinion may not be […]
HOW DO I GET DIVORCED IN VIRGINIA?
Getting divorced in Virginia can be very complicated, or quite simple, depending upon the circumstances of your marriage. The Court wants confirmation that all the assets and debts accrued during the marriage are divided, and in cases wherein minor children are involved, that custody and visitation have been agreed upon. As such, the more debts […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE ATTENDING A COURT HEARING IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY COURT HOUSE
There are a few things you need to be aware of to prepare yourself for attending a Court hearing in the Prince William County Court House. Location The Court house is located at: 9311 Lee Avenue Third Floor Manassas, VA 20110 When Should I Arrive To The Court House For My Hearing? Plan to arrive […]