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benefits of settling child custody cases outside of court

benefits of settling child custody cases outside of court

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Ken Hodge in Child Custody and Visitation

Some people think it strange to hear an attorney talk about the benefits of staying out of court. But in child custody and visitation cases, one must consider the risks and costs associated with litigation, and also the possible benefits of resolving the case by agreement. See Ken Hodge’s Article

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“separate property” in divorce may become marital

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Ken Hodge in Divorce, Equitable Distribution

Ken Hodge recently wrote an article outlining how separate property, i.e., property owned by one spouse prior to the marriage, can be treated by the Court as marital property to the extent that it increased in value during the marriage. This is an aspect of Virginia divorce law that many clients find surprising and confounding Read Article.

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Is child custody law in Virginia unfair to fathers?

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Ken Hodge in Child Custody and Visitation

Virginia Code Section 20-124.2(B) provides: “ “In determining custody, the court shall give primary consideration to the best interests of the child. The court shall assure minor children of frequent and continuing contact with both parents, when appropriate, and encourage parents to share in the responsibilities of rearing their children. As between the parents, there

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