Child Custody & Support

Couples with children in West Virginia who are planning to divorce have a lot of aspects to consider throughout the process. Among the most pressing aspects are who will gain custody over the kids. Child custody can be one of the most emotional and difficult items to...

Whether your marriage lasted less than five years or longer than 20, if you’ve decided to file for a divorce in a West Virginia court, you have some decisions to make, especially with regard to your children. Like all good parents, you want what is best for your kids....

Parents in West Virginia have an obligation to support their children financially. When parents divorce, they typically draft child support agreements to help ensure each parent is financially contributing his or her fair share to the children. The following offers...

Spring break has likely already passed for your child, but there are many breaks in the school calendar, including summer vacation. As such, there are still several things to keep in mind that can help you and your co-parent work together in an amicable fashion, so...

When parents in West Virginia or elsewhere divorce, among the most important aspects they must consider are the needs and best interests of their children. Research has shown that children tend to do better when they have regular access to both parents following...

When couples with children divorce in West Virginia and elsewhere, one of the most important aspects they must consider is how they will raise their kids together going forward. A co-parenting plan is important, and parents should create a custody schedule that is...

The holidays are usually stressful for any family; however, they can be far more stressful for divorced parents and their children. How parents cope with visitation and custody during the holidays can go a long way in determining the level of stress that all involved...

Going through a divorce can cause a lot of stress on everyone involved, including any children the couple may have. As the parents’ top priorities should be the well-being of their children, they should work on making the process as smooth and stress free as possible...

While West Virginia is a great state to raise a family, unfortunately, not all marriages survive, and parents are left to figure out how to deal with the consequences of divorce. For those with children, child custody and support are at the forefront of the issues...

If there is palpable tension between you and your ex as you work through your divorce issues, you probably expect your custody arrangements to be difficult as well. The fate of your children may be the most delicate and important matter to resolve during your breakup,...