Virginia Custody Law Blog Articles

Can a Third-Party Seek Custody or Visitation of a Child in Virginia?

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on March 3, 2015 | Custody, Family Law

In Virginia, a petition for custody or visitation may be filed by either parent or… Continue reading Can a Third-Party Seek Custody or Visitation of a Child in Virginia?

Posted by Ariel Baniowski on February 2, 2015 | Custody, Divorce, Family Law

Family law attorneys are constantly asked what, if any, advantage there is to filing first. Whether… Continue reading Is There Any Advantage to Filing First?

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on January 1, 2015 | Custody, Family Law

As everyone knows at this point, same-sex marriage is now legal in the Commonwealth of… Continue reading Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples in Virginia

Posted by Jonathan McHugh on October 10, 2014 | Custody, Family Law

Parents going through a divorce or encountering custody or visitation issues can face a very… Continue reading Custody and Visitation Do’s and Don’ts

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on October 10, 2014 | Custody, Divorce, Family Law

The first step for most people in obtaining legal counsel for a custody, divorce or… Continue reading How to Maximize Your Family Law Initial Consultation

Posted by Matthew Smith on September 9, 2014 | Custody, Family Law

As the calendar turns to September and football season begins anew, children all over the… Continue reading Cooling Hot-Button School-Related Co-Parenting Issues

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on September 9, 2014 | Custody, Family Law

Parents sometimes unintentionally sabotage their own custody cases. Sometimes the sabotage happens before the parent… Continue reading Four Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Custody Case

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on August 8, 2014 | Custody, Family Law

Summertime! It is the time of year where many of our military families are going… Continue reading How Does Relocation Affect Your Custody and Visitation Order?

Posted by Jonathan McHugh on August 8, 2014 | Custody, Family Law

When a couple decides to separate and pursue a divorce, there are countless questions and… Continue reading Child Preference in Virginia Custody and Visitation Cases

Posted by Livesay & Myers, P.C. on August 8, 2014 | Custody, Family Law

Every parent involved in a child custody dispute is concerned about the kind of custody… Continue reading Joint Custody of Children in Virginia