No Tricks – Because Sharing is a Treat
Whether you are newly divorced or it was a couple of years ago be sure to remember your young children this Halloween. You have the opportunity to make sure they have a great night and create wonderful memories with family and friends. It’s all up to you and it’s all about sharing. Holidays always seem …
Determining Child Custody
The word “Custody”, as in Child Custody, has become politically incorrect in West Virginia and has been replaced with “Shared Parenting”. In the past one parent had custody and all legal decision-making authority for a child. The other parent had visitation and minimal rights. Under the current scheme, both parents generally have shared decision-making authority and must …
FAMILY LAW FREE RESOURCE
The Law Offices of G. Wayne VanBibber & Associates is proud to announce the addition of yet another valuable Family Law Free Resource to our website. As always, we offer our Family Law Calculators for free. Our first Free Resource was an on-line Child Support Calculator: http://vanbibberlaw.com/child-support-calculator Paper forms available from the courts can be …
Free: Pocket Guide to Divorce in West Virginia
I have spent the last 20 years helping people through one of the most painful experiences known to mankind. Divorce. During that time I have handled thousands of divorces and witnessed the pain and fear that everyone experiences during the process. As a person who has experienced the death of a loved one and a …
Christmas Custody Schedules in Divorce
How do divorcing parents handle the issue of Christmas and other holiday periods in custody disputes? What kind of schedules do West Virginia Family Courts order in Child Custody Cases? In a perfect world, every child would have the benefit of waking up to two loving parents every Christmas morning. The sad reality is that …
Important Financial Consideration During a Divorce
When dealing with the reality of Divorce, one of the questions that often keep people up at night is what will happen to my finances? Think of your financial life in 3 parts – Former, Current, and Future. The Former is the money you have saved or assets you have amassed. Current is income that you …
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Avoiding Co-Parenting Conflict after Divorce
Divorced and separated parents frequently struggle with issues around communication with each other. Your child’s other parent is often the only other person who is interested in all the details of your child’s life. Though these communications were often handled casually when you were together, the interactions change after the relationship ends. Some parents complain …
It’s Time To Begin Again After a Divorce
BREATH Your new life begins at separation and this is a time to look forward to new beginnings. During the separation process, whether you have moved out or are staying in your home, it is time to establish new traditions that accommodate your living situation and to retain any old traditions that are still possible …