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Virginia Family Law Blog
This blog, which is regularly updated by the attorneys at Rinehart, Butler, Hodge & Moss, strives to give readers and clients the latests news, updates, information, case results, and tips regarding family law and divorce law in Virginia. In short, informative blog posts, we will share our thoughts on family law current events and firm news and direct you to newly published material in our legal article library, news section, and frequently asked questions section.Child Custody and Visitation
Is child custody law in Virginia unfair to fathers?
Many fathers believe that mothers "always" win custody cases. Virginia law provides that there will be no presumption in favor of either parent based on gender, so why do so many fathers in Virginia custody cases feel the odds are against them?Labels: custody visitation
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Spousal Support is not the same as child support
Spousal support and child support are very different and understanding the differences are crucial in divorce and family law proceedingsEquitable Distribution
"separate property" in divorce is sometimes marital
Virginia divorce law regarding separate and marital propertyDebts in divorce are not treated the same as assets
Virginia Supreme Court holds that debts in a divorce are to be treated differently than assets, in that they are not presumed to be marital because they were incurred during the marriageChild Custody and Visitation
benefits of settling child custody cases outside of court
An article on the benefits of settling child custody and visitation cases outside of courtSchedule a Consultation
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Child Support
- Can child support in Virginia be ordered to continue past the age of 18?
- Can a Virginia court order that a parent pay college expenses for a child?
- How is child support calculated under Virginia law?
Divorce
- If I can prove that my spouse cheated on me, does that mean I will get more of the property in the divorce?
- Do I have to be separated from my spouse for a year to get a final divorce?
- My spouse and I just separated. Do I need to file for "legal separation?"
Equitable Distribution
- Are debts treated the same as assets in a divorce?
- Can the Court order that my spouse name me as beneficiary of the survivor benefits associated with his/her pension?
- The house is titled in my name. Can my spouse claim a share of the equity?
Child Custody and Visitation
- What is "legal custody?"
- What kinds of things does the court consider in making a custody determination?
- I want to move out of state with the children. Do I need the court's permission?