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    Family law is the area of law that covers the legal relationships of family members. Family ...

    Emancipation refers to the termination of parent’s duty to support a child, right to custody, control, ...

    Alimony is another word for spousal support where each month one spouse makes a payment to the other spouse according to either a settlement ...

    When there is a divorce, not only is the marriage severed but the property that the couple owns is divided also. ...

    Because court proceedings are public records, consequently so are divorce records. Some exceptions ...

    A no fault divorce is one in which one or both spouses file for a divorce claiming no fault of the other spouse in the relationship. Some examples of no fault divorces are ...
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    Some parents may choose to adopt internationally because sometimes it is less expensive than adopting within the United States and also because, lately, there has been a reduction of children in the United ...

    Virginia child custody laws can be found in the Domestic Relations Division, Title 20, Chapter 6.1, entitled Custody and Visitation Arrangements for Minor Children. Parents have a right to their child or children. In any child custody proceeding, the courts focus on the best interests of the child and fostering a relationship between the child and both parents. The Virginia law outlines the factors relied upon when the court determines the child’s best interest. Different child custody arrangements are available to the courts.

    Child Custody in Virginia


    Child custody deals with the relationship between the parent and child where the child is under the care, control, and protection by the parent or legal guardian. Child custody arrangements typically
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    Child custody is a legal relationship between a parent and child, usually determined following a divorce or legal separation proceeding. Proceedings for child custody determine the responsibilities and obligations of each parent. These determinations include the primary residence of the child, visitation rights, and whether there will be joint or ...

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