In most cases, both parents share custody after a divorce. There are some reasons a parent might want to seek sole custody for the benefit of the children. When two people in Virginia get divorced, there are numerous issues that often arise which can get contentious. One of the most potentially volatile divorce disputes involves the custody of the children. Should both parents have equal custody and time with the children, or are there circumstances that would make it more ideal for just one ...

Talking to their children about divorce may be challenging for parents, but there are things they can do to help gently break the news. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Virginia's divorce rate as of 2011, the most recent year for which statistics were available, was 3.8 for every 1,000 people. For divorcing couples who have children, talking to their kids about their split may be challenging. While parents cannot completely eliminate the upset their children ma...

Virginia residents getting divorced should understand the potential tax implications of various aspects of their divorce settlements. Couples in Virginia understand that loss is a part of getting divorced. The losses that can be experienced touch virtually every part of life from the emotional to the financial. On the financial end, there are some ways to guard against some losses and save more assets for future needs. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order is one way of doing just this.

On behalf of Wesley Wornom at Wesley D Wornom, PC It may be difficult to come up with the best parenting arrangement during a divorce, but custody should be considered for the children’s best interests.