At the end of a marriage, parents may worry about retaining regular contact and strong relationships with their children. When parents agree on custody-related matters, the court will typically recognize their agreement, and it becomes legally binding. Otherwise, the...
While divorce does bring with it a sense of finality, it may not necessarily end one's ties to their ex-spouse in Barboursville. Indeed, during one's marriage, their spouse's were typically joint partners in any matters related to both their emotional and financial...
West Virginia couples may have any number of reasons to resist drafting a prenuptial agreement, and while those reasons may have seemed sound at the time, you might find yourself wishing you had done otherwise now that you have tied the knot. However, even though a...
As your divorce is moving towards finalization, you are beginning to secure the details of the child custody agreement between you and your ex. While you feel confident about having arranged a workable solution, you are concerned about how to provide your children...
Some family members need a guardian for a relative who suffers from mental or physical impairment and is incapable of self-care, and perhaps for a while, the chosen guardian fulfills that role with no problem. However, some families find that a guardian is not able to...
If you are getting a divorce or engaging in a child custody action in West Virginia, you may be told you have to attend a parent education class. There are many different types of parenting classes, but the parent education class a court may order you to take as part...
From a spouse’s infidelity to couples growing apart over the years, marriages end for many reasons. Sometimes, divorce is brought on by an unexpected problem that arises temporarily, such as a very difficult health condition that is eventually addressed. Or, a...
Adoption is a wonderful way to welcome a new family member. However, it is not without its challenges. This is especially true if you wish to adopt internationally instead of within the country or within West Virginia. There are some important things you have to know...
Child custody and support arrangements in West Virginia can be complicated if you, as a father, are not legally recognized by the state as the father of your child. Under some circumstances, such as having a child out of wedlock, state law might not acknowledge you as...
Divorce attorneys can assist you in important ways if you end up calling it quits with your spouse before a judge. In some cases though, a couple may try to separate more amicably by forgoing a court proceeding and taking their issues to a West Virginia divorce...
