5 Rules to Remember for Child Custody during Virginia Military Divorce

If you're in the military and you're facing a Virginia child custody case, you should get acquainted with the rules and regulations involved. Our Free Virginia Military Divorce Book can help you learn more about the upcoming process.

Child Custody Case in Your Virginia Military Divorce

Divorce for military members differs in many ways from any other divorce, but the child custody aspect is very much the same:  

• The best interests of the child will be top priority. You and your attorney will need to provide the evidence that supports your case. Your free Virginia Military Divorce Book will provide you with more detailed information.
• Don't try to alienate the children from their father. The courts take parental alienation behavior seriously, so try to be friendly and co-operative.
• It's not about who is at "fault" in the divorce.Custody is meant to be for the good of the children.
• Don't move out temporarily and leave the children with your husband if you are having trouble at home, unless you want the court to award him custody.
• You should consider seeing a family therapist to help you with co-parenting after divorce if you and your spouse are having ongoing disagreements about discipline or other matters. The court will try not to favor one parenting style over another unless the parenting practices endanger the child in some way. 

Contacting a Virginia Divorce Attorney

The decision to file for divorce usually comes at the end of a long and painful journey. In addition to the emotional turmoil involved, there's also a lot of fear and uncertainty about what the future holds. Concerns about children, mortgages, and even just paying the bills or buying groceries can easily become overwhelming.

A Virginia divorce attorney at Hofheimer/Ferrebee can examine the specifics of your case to help you decide how much support to ask for, what child custody arrangement will work best for you and your children, and how to fairly divide your marital assets. Request a FREE copy of our divorce book for women in Virginia, or reserve your seat at our monthly divorce seminar - 757-425-5200.