Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Family Law
Child Support for Third-Party Custodians in Virginia
Children are expensive; there is no doubt about it. When a third party steps up and receives custody of a...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Family Law
When Is It Legal to Leave a Child Home Alone in Virginia?
At what age is it legal to leave a child home alone in Virginia? It may come as a surprise...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Family Law
Virtual Visitation in Virginia Family Law
A central part of every divorce involving children is the determination of child custody and visitation rights. In Virginia, a...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Family Law
Can a Third-Party Seek Custody or Visitation of a Child in Virginia?
In Virginia, a petition for custody or visitation may be filed by either parent or by any “person with a...
Posted By Ariel Baniowski •Custody Divorce Family Law
Is There Any Advantage to Filing First?
Family law attorneys are constantly asked what, if any, advantage there is to filing first. Whether it is for divorce, custody...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Family Law
Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples in Virginia
As everyone knows at this point, same-sex marriage is now legal in the Commonwealth of Virginia. On October 7, 2014...
Posted By Jonathan McHugh •Custody Family Law
Custody and Visitation Do’s and Don’ts
Parents going through a divorce or encountering custody or visitation issues can face a very difficult and stressful time. Each custody...
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Divorce Family Law
How to Maximize Your Family Law Initial Consultation
The first step for most people in obtaining legal counsel for a custody, divorce or other family law matter is...
Posted By Matthew Smith •Custody Family Law
Cooling Hot-Button School-Related Co-Parenting Issues
As the calendar turns to September and football season begins anew, children all over the country have returned to school....
Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. •Custody Family Law
Four Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Custody Case
Parents sometimes unintentionally sabotage their own custody cases. Sometimes the sabotage happens before the parent retains counsel, and other times...