AM I STUCK WITH MY CUSTODY SCHEDULE IN VA? Perhaps you divorced when your children were young, and now that they’re older, the schedule feels cumbersome to maintain with a heavy home work load and extracurriculars. Or, when you divorced you and your spouse lived within a half hour of each other, but your job …
Lawyer Spotlight: Meet Tyler Melton Tyler Melton joined The Hopkins Law Firm in August 2022. He is a strong addition to our legal team because of his analytical legal mind, his problem solving abilities, and his passion for finding the best solutions for his client’s individual needs. His love of the legal field is evident, …
SAME SEX DIVORCE LAWYER IN GAINESVILLE VA Michelle Hopkins has experience representing spouses from a variety of family arrangements. Same sex couples and opposite sex couples deal with most of the same topics during the divorce process. However, there are some unique facets to same sex divorce cases. Let’s discuss: Real Property Any married couple …
HOW MANY TIMES CAN MY EX REOPEN CUSTODY IN VIRGINIA? After struggling to reach a custody and visitation agreement, you may be mentally and emotionally exhausted, feeling as though you just climbed a mountain. You begin to settle into a routine, finding the new normal with your children, and then you discover that your former …
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HOW DOES MARIJUANA IMPACT CUSTODY CASES IN VIRGINIA? If you have knowledge that your former spouse uses marijuana and are concerned about their ability to care for the children of the marriage as a result, Michelle Hopkins and her legal team are ready to help. Experienced in formatting custody arrangements for the protection of children, …
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HOW TO CO-PARENT During separation and divorce, co-parenting is a common struggle for many parties. Getting into an initial rhythm and groove is difficult, and there may be periods of time wherein civility and conflict ebb and flow. Here are some basic guidelines for co-parenting that lawyers generally like clients to follow in anticipation of …
IS A CHILD’S OPINION CONSIDERED IN CUSTODY CASES IN VIRGINIA? There are many factors that affect a child’s opinion being considered in a custody case; let’s discuss further. My child has stated that he wants to live with me. Will that help? In some circumstances yes, but in others, no. If your child is under …
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MY CHILD HAS BEEN ASSIGNED A GUARDIAN AD LITEM, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? A Guardian Ad Litem being assigned to your family’s custody matter can sound intimidating initially, but know that it is not necessarily a bad thing. This article will discuss the most commonly asked questions about Guardian Ad Litems in custody cases in Virginia. Who …
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SHOULD I WAIT UNTIL MY CHILDREN ARE 18 TO GET DIVORCED? When minor children are involved in a divorce, custody and visitation tends to be the biggest concern of the parties, especially when circumstances are not amicable. It may be tempting to wait until your children legally emancipate to avoid involving custody and visitation in …
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THE IMPACT OF ROMANTIC PARTNERS ON CUSTODY AFTER DIVORCE IN VIRGINIA After your divorce is finalized and you feel ready to date, you might meet someone that you want to enter into a committed relationship with, pending their compatibility with your children. Before your children meet your romantic interest, you might be wondering how this …
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