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In the midst of a bitter custody battle, the person who ends up the most hurt is usually not the parents at all, but the child. It seems obvious, but many forget that it is so important that your child not suffer just because you and the other parent dislike each other or are unable to communicate. It is important …
The short answer is yes. Most child custody cases are initiated at the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court (JDR) level. Virginia JDR courts have jurisdiction over both child custody and child support cases. Once your case is heard by the judge, a final order is entered. If you are unhappy with the final order entered by the JDR judge you …
What happens when military personnel need a divorce? Typically, the military views divorce as a civil matter similar to any other divorce. However, a military divorce can implicate various benefits in both federal and state laws. Here are just a couple: – The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act allows a defendant, who is on active duty in the military, to request …
There are two main ways for spousal support to be modified. First, spousal support can be modified by agreement. This seems to be the most efficient and easiest way to modify support. However, in many cases one party may not want to have the spousal support changed and the parties will be unable to come to an agreement. In that …
For couples getting a divorce, custody is one of the hardest issues to resolve. Pet custody is no exception. A 2014 study, conducted by the American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers, found that more than a quarter of the respondents have seen an increase in pet custody cases during the past five years. In addition, 22% of the respondents have said …
In Virginia, if you are served with divorce paperwork you are being served with a complaint and a summons. The complaint is the document used in Virginia to begin the divorce process. The complaint will set forth the basic facts of the case and any grounds that the other party believes they have to file for divorce. The summons is …
Divorce can be a very overwhelming and time consuming process. In addition, you may be feeling hurt, betrayed, abandoned, and even angry. These feelings are natural! However, you cannot let your personal feelings cloud your judgment or affect the outcome of your divorce proceeding. Below are 4 simple steps you can take to help increase the prospect of a positive …
Custody hearings can be stressful without the confusion of what certain legal terms mean. To help ease the custody process, here are a few helpful vocabulary terms. Temporary Custody – Determines who will have custody of the child while the parties wait for a court hearing. A best interests standard will be applied to determine temporary custody. Legal Custody – The power …
Technology, like having a bunch of money, is neither good nor bad in itself. The thing is how you use it. Technology has made cheating on your spouse, or catching a cheater, easier than ever. There are also digital tools that can aid the unfaithful and the untrusting—and possibly even mend some marriages heading for trouble. There may truly be …
YES! Social media plays an important part in our world today, and there is no exception to this concept for divorce and custody cases. In 2015, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers released the results of its recent survey about the power of social media and technology in divorce cases. According to the survey, 81% of Lawyer members have used …