Mullett Dove & Bradley Family Law, PLLC

In the United States, grandparents do not have an automatic right to custody or visitation with their grandchildren. However, in some circumstances, state laws may give grandparents the right to seek custody or visitation. Grandparents’ rights vary from state to

Marriage will always be a wonderful way to commit yourself to the person you love. It’s a unique commitment that’s always intended to last forever–even though we know that almost half of marriages end in divorce. Therefore, if you are

When a child custody case is in front of a court in Virginia, there are many variables that are carefully considered. Although the parents may look at the situation as trying to ‘win’ custody, the court is much more concerned

There is a common misconception today that judges tend to rule in favor of mothers in granting custody or handling custody disputes. However, the state of Virginia does not have a presumption of custody rights for mothers. Fathers and mothers

Going through a divorce can be stressful and difficult. The process of dissolution of a marriage can be mentally and physically exhausting for everyone involved and it is hard to always know what to do and when. While there is

In Virginia, both parents of a child are required to financially contribute to the child’s financial needs. This is regardless of which parent has custody of the child and whether the parents were ever married. If you are encountering a

Divorce is the unfortunate outcome of some marriages, and it is undeniably challenging for couples for a number of reasons. It is primarily a legal process that to some extent must be processed through the court system. The process involves

When tax season comes around, it’s always best to do everything you can to put yourself in the best financial position. For parents, claiming a child as a dependent is one of the simplest ways to come out ahead. The