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Why preparation matters Your first meeting sets the strategy. When you arrive organized, your attorney can spot issues quickly, estimate timelines, and outline next steps. If you want a quick primer before you meet, skim our Blog feed to see how Virginia courts handle common divorce and custody topics. (Collins Family Law P.C. –) The…
Why year-end matters December gives you natural deadlines—pay stubs, benefits elections, and school calendars. When you tidy documents now, you cut January stress and protect your case. If you want the big-picture framework first, skim How Is Marital Property Divided in Virginia? and How Is Spousal Support Determined in Virginia?. 1) Build a clean 2025…
Step 1: Ground yourself in the order—then fill the gaps Open your current order or agreement and confirm start/end times, exchange locations, who drives, and any make-up time rules. Next, align those details with your weekend events. For a quick legal refresher, skim Types of Child Custody in Virginia and What Judges Really Look at…
Why this week matters Holidays magnify small scheduling gaps into big conflicts. Virginia courts expect parents to follow the order, communicate in writing, and use legal remedies—not self-help. Before you finalize plans, skim What Judges Really Look at in Virginia Custody Cases and confirm how your plan supports the best-interests factors. Mistake #1: Changing the…
Start with your order—then close the gaps Open your current order or agreement and confirm: start/end times, exchange location, who drives, travel/illness rules, and make-up time. If you need a quick refresher, skim Types of Child Custody in Virginia and What Judges Really Look at in Virginia Custody Cases. Your 12 last-minute fixes (copy, paste,…
First, check the order—then act Read your current order or agreement line by line. Confirm: Exact holiday start and end times Exchange location and which parent drives Rules for travel delays or illness Any make-up time clause Spot gaps. Then propose clear fixes in writing. For a quick custody refresher, review What Judges Really Look…
The problem with “aggressive” as a strategy Family law touches your kids, your finances, and your future. When a lawyer leads with aggression, you risk higher fees, slower timelines, and scorched-earth tactics that judges dislike. Instead, you need focused advocacy: firm when necessary, solution-oriented whenever possible. For context on what persuades a court, skim…
Short answer: often, yes—at least the marital share Virginia uses equitable distribution, not a 50/50 automatic split. Courts first classify each asset as marital, separate, or hybrid, then value it, and finally distribute the marital portion in a way the judge finds fair. Retirement you (or your spouse) earned during the marriage usually counts…
The quick answer Yes—adultery can bar permanent spousal support to the spouse who cheated. Virginia law says a court shall not award permanent support to an adulterous spouse unless denying support would cause a manifest injustice based on (1) the parties’ relative fault and (2) their economic circumstances. Virginia Law Want the full spousal support…
Wondering who gets the house in a Virginia divorce? Learn how equitable distribution works, what judges consider, and your options for keeping or selling the family home. For many families, the house isn’t just a piece of property—it’s home. It’s where your kids grew up, where you’ve built memories, and often the biggest financial asset…