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Photo by Alvin Mahmudov on Unsplash In Virginia, custody orders can be modified if there has been 1) a material change of circumstances since the entry of the last order and 2) it is in the best interest of the children to modify custody.  The change of circumstances may be either positive or negative.  For example, a parent may have received a better job or more flexible work schedule.  The change could also be negative, such as a parent receiving a criminal conviction or if a child's developmental needs have changed.  If a parent has not behaved and followed the court's orders, that would also be grounds for a modification of custody.  Virginia Code § 20-108 states: "The intentional withholding of visitation of a child from the other parent without just...

Our firm does not handle divorce matters where we wear an attorney hat and represent one party in a conflict. However, we offer mediation to help conflicted parties reach an agreement and seek resolution of conflict. Mediation is an alternative to battling it out in the courts. You can learn more about mediation here. Mr. Louie has been trained in Christian Conciliation, an alternative dispute resolution process that seeks to help parties get unstuck in conflict. During mediation, which requires willing participants, Mr. Louie can help you work on either a separation agreement or reconciliation agreement. A separation agreement is a legally binding document where a husband and wife agree on issues such as spousal support, child support, child custody, and equitable division of assets. In...