Traveling to another country with the children can be a great experience. Yet, each year parents traveling alone with their children find their travel plans cut short because they don’t have the right paperwork. As a divorcing Reston parent, it’s best to ensure you...
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Why people include the right of first refusal in their parenting plans
There are many kinds of clauses people can include in legal agreements that give them certain rights. Those putting together estate plans or leases sometimes include the right of first refusal in reference to an individual's potential interest in real property, for...
Use these tips to navigate long-distance co-parenting
Long-distance parenting may sound challenging, but remember, you're not alone. Many parents have found themselves in similar situations and have made it work. You’ll have to consider your child’s needs as you create a plan for the long-distance techniques you’ll use...
Navigating your child’s graduation with your co-parent
You’re probably anticipating your child’s graduation from high school, college or graduate school with some mixture of joy and melancholy. It’s a time to celebrate your child’s achievement, but it also means they’re taking one more step toward adulthood and away from...
What happens to a child custody order if a parent is jailed?
Going to jail can impact an individual’s life in a variety of ways. If a parent is convicted and incarcerated, one of their top concerns would be how this development will impact their parenting plan. Obviously, incarceration affects a parent’s ability to spend time...
Factors to consider when making a parenting plan
Parents going through a divorce need to put their kids' best interests first, and a parenting plan helps them achieve that. Divorce with kids involves many aspects, but this plan may make work more manageable. You and your ex-spouse will agree on a visitation schedule...
What should you do if your kids hate your child custody plan?
Divorcing and newly divorced parents in Brambleton and other Virginia regions worry about the effects of divorce on their kids. Divorce is hard on everyone, and the youngest family members often find it hard to cope with a split. A byproduct of these coping...
What should you consider in a parenting plan for teenagers?
Many parents think it is easy to create a parenting plan for teenage children. In some ways, it can be simpler than making a plan for younger kids, but it is far from easy. In some cases, it may actually be even more complicated. Most teens have more social needs (and...
Custody and relocation: It’s okay to talk about big changes
Whether you live in Brambleton, Reston, or Oakhill, you may feel that there is still a taboo when you want to talk about getting a divorce. You might want to discuss visitation and how you’d be affected if you chose to move to Herndon or Aldie, for example, or you...
Divorcing with a child with special needs requires detailed plans
Whether you’re in Ashburn or Oak Hill, you want to be sure you have the right support if you’re going through a divorce. This kind of situation can be stressful for anyone, but when you’re dealing with divorce and have a child with special needs, the stress may feel...
