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Congrats to Colonel John T. Winkler, II on Retirement from the Military

Please join us in congratulating Colonel John T. Winkler, II on his retirement from the United States Army! Service in the United States Army John has served in all three components of the US Army (active, reserve, and national guard) and all levels from Company Command, Battalion Command, Division Staff, and is currently a Deputy Division Chief at HQDA. He’s a recipient of the “Bronze Star”,...

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Virginia Divorce Chapter in International Comparative Legal Guide – Family Law 2022

Ilona Grenadier and Carolyn Abbott were asked to and wrote the Family Law chapter for Virginia that was included in the International Comparative Legal Guide – Family Law for 2022. What is the International Comparative Legal Guide for Family Law? The International Comparative Legal Guide – Family Law 2022 provides international practitioners and in-house counsel with a...

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The Importance of Making Modifications to Child Support in Virginia Court

Making modifications to child support in a Virginia court can save you a lot of time and money. If you are no longer able to pay your child support, you will accrue an unpaid, overdue debt. This amount cannot be included in a bankruptcy filing and will not be modified retroactively. Therefore, it is important to make modifications as quickly as possible when your circumstances change....

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Virginia Child Support for Children in College?

Can you get Virginia child support for children in college? Virginia law states that child support ends when a child reaches age 18. But the expense of raising a child doesn’t magically stop on their 18th birthday. That’s when things can get really expensive. Even if your child chooses a public, state-run college, or receives scholarship money, the expenses add up quickly. College Expenses...

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Does Child Support Increase if Salary Increases in Virginia?

Until it is terminated or modified, a child support order continues, and payment is due regardless of your situation. So, what happens if you are unable to pay? Financial Effects of the Pandemic Co-parenting during COVID-19 is difficult. What’s worse is that COVID-19 resulted in many people losing jobs and being unable to pay child support. If your financial loss has resulted in your inability...