In Virginia or elsewhere in the U.S., broken relationships or marriages ending in divorce may lead to sudden and unexpected financial difficulties for one or both partners. The situation becomes further complicated and painful when children are involved. A court, keeping the best interests of the child in mind, may order one parent to pay child support to the other. That, however, could remain only on paper if the payments are not actually made. All states now have departments or agencies that provide child support enforcement services.
Shared parenting is a point of contention
Child custody cases usually boil down to one deciding factor -- the child's best interests. Though this may sound fairly straightforward to most Virginia residents, it is oftentimes difficult to determine what exactly constitutes the best interests of the child. There are various factors that go into the analysis, including the mental and physical health of the parents, the need for continuation of a stable home environment, the wishes of the child, among a variety of other considerations.
Children in Virginia thrive with the support of both parents
Following a divorce, it is important for children to feel safe and secure that their parents love them and will care for them. Cooperating with an ex-spouse may be difficult, especially if the divorce was particularly acrimonious. However, it is in the best interests of the child for parents in Virginia to put their differences aside and focus on the singular goal of raising their child.
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