During your divorce, you probably put a great deal of thought into child custody and related matters. Now that you have agreed to co-parent your kids, you can focus on your children’s future. Still, you must get through your custody exchanges without a fight. When...
Child Custody
Child Custody
Requesting a child custody modification in West Virginia
When a custody arrangement no longer works for your family, either parent can request a child custody modification. If you and the child's other parents agree on changes to the parenting plan, you can simply submit it to the court for approval. In a disagreement, the...
What matters can you address in a co-parenting plan?
Transitioning from raising your shared child together in the same home to having that child spend some of his or her time at both parents’ homes may prove challenging for everyone involved. New residential and custody arrangements often involve a period of adjustment,...
How do West Virginia courts determine child custody?
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...
Giving your children reassurance about shared parenting
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...
What is a parent education class?
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...
Establishing paternity grants children important benefits
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...
Changing child support after losing your present income
Life can throw some nasty curveballs, which can include the sudden loss of a job or a physical disability resulting from an automobile accident that makes it difficult to earn income. If your financial fortunes have taken a turn for the worse and you are currently...
Decide to pay child support with time or with money
At Herrenkohl Law Office, we take pride in the fact that we work hard to achieve our clients' goals. We believe that we are some of the toughest divorce lawyers in West Virginia. However, determination alone is not enough to succeed — we also need to truly understand...
How is child custody decided?
If you are getting a divorce and have children, then you will have to figure out custody arrangements. If you and your spouse cannot decide these arrangements on your own, then the court will get involved. When the court makes custody decisions, as explained by the...
