Virginia Custody Law Blog Articles

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Feb 5, 2018 •Custody Family Law

How to Prepare for a Custody Battle

You have accepted the fact that your marriage is ending and divorce is inevitable. But you want to do everything you...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Nov 15, 2017 •Custody Family Law

Passport applications for children under the age of 14 require the signatures of both parents. However, in situations where parents...

Posted By Sarah Patras on Sep 19, 2017 •Custody Family Law

If you are facing a custody or visitation case in Virginia, it is especially important that you maintain and strengthen your...

Posted By Jonathan McHugh on Jul 5, 2017 •Custody Family Law

It is very common these days for both parents to work outside of the home, whether on a part-time or...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Jun 26, 2017 •Custody Divorce Family Law

Many family law clients ask the same question during their initial consultation: “which court should I file in?” In Virginia,...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on May 24, 2017 •Custody Family Law

In Virginia, there are two types of courts that handle family law cases: juvenile and domestic relations district courts (“J&DR...

Posted By Amanda Stone Swart on Apr 13, 2017 •Custody Family Law

People undergoing the process of separation and divorce face many major, life-changing events all at one time. First and foremost...

Posted By Ariel Baniowski on Mar 28, 2017 •Custody Divorce Family Law

It is not uncommon for people undergoing divorce to approach their attorneys with a laundry list of terms regarding their...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Jun 23, 2016 •Custody Family Law

Advancements in technology have allowed couples to have a child even if they are not able to conceive on their own....

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on May 31, 2016 •Custody Family Law

When making an award of custody or visitation, Virginia courts look at the factors listed in Virginia Code Section 20-124.3...