Virginia Child Support Law Blog Articles

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Jan 29, 2023 •Family Law

A Possible Change to Child Support and Pregnancy Expenses Law

Many people do not realize that in Virginia, a court can order either parent to pay the “reasonable and necessary...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Nov 3, 2022 •Family Law

When Virginia courts determine child support pursuant to the Virginia Child Support Guidelines, they must weigh each parent’s “gross income.”...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Dec 29, 2021 •Custody Family Law

For any parent, decisions involving the education of a child can be some of the most important and influential in...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Mar 22, 2021 •Family Law

The Virginia legislature has made a significant change to Virginia Code § 20-108.1 concerning child support and when the court may...

Posted By Jamel Rowe on Sep 26, 2019 •Family Law

Some parents of special needs children receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to help towards the care of their son...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Aug 12, 2018 •Family Law

Family law encompasses many issues affecting families, including but not limited to divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on May 8, 2017 •Family Law

For purposes of calculating child support, the Virginia Child Support Guidelines take into account each parent’s gross income. Virginia Code §...

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 Ariel Baniowski on Dec 27, 2016 •Family Law

Virginia law recognizes the obligation of parents to support their children financially, and the Virginia child support guidelines account for...

Posted By Livesay & Myers, P.C. on Oct 27, 2016 •Family Law

For single parents of children with a disability or special needs, navigating the issue of child support can be a...