On March 12, 2026, the Supreme Court of Virginia issued its decision in Perkins v. Howington, addressing a question that may seem unusual at first: if a parent was under a court order not to contact a child, can
For many spouses, the hardest fight in a divorce is not over furniture or bank accounts. It is over the dog or cat that has been part of daily life for years. But in Virginia, pets are not treated like
In an unpublished opinion issued February 3, 2026, the Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a Chesterfield County Circuit Court ruling in Cox v. Cox, rejecting the husband’s challenges to the valuation of a cash balance pension plan, the trial
In an unpublished opinion issued March 3, 2026, the Virginia Court of Appeals held that a trial court could not add new terms to a military retired pay division order that were not included in the parties’ original property settlement
One of the most common and emotional questions in divorce is whether one spouse will be able to stay in the family home. Beyond sentimental value, a house is often a couple’s largest financial asset, which makes the decision both
A February 2026 ruling by the Virginia Supreme Court has drawn national attention and underscores an important principle of Virginia adoption law: once an adoption order becomes final, it is extremely difficult to challenge.
The case involved a U.S. Marine
Not all child custody cases involve divorce. Unmarried couples have kids, too, and if the relationship ends, they also need to resolve custody issues.
If you’re the father in such a relationship, it’s critical to consult with an attorney because
Divorce can be a lengthy, expensive and emotionally draining process, particularly when parties end up in court fighting over assets and children. It can also feel like an invasion of privacy since most divorce filings and proceedings are a matter
Supervised visitation is a court-ordered arrangement that a court might order in which a neutral third-party adult, such as a social worker or child development expert, supervises visits between a child and the non-custodial parent. This usually takes place in
On January 1, 2026, Tennessee implemented the first domestic violence offender registry in the United States. The registry was created under Savanna’s Law and requires the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to maintain a public database listing individuals who have been