Family

A divorce is a legal process that officially ends your marriage. Virginia courts handle two types of divorce: fault and no-fault. These articles walk you through the basics of no-fault divorce and explain the steps to file.

Custody is about where your child lives and who makes decisions for them. These articles explain the basics of how custody works in Virginia and your options in different situations.

In Virginia, both parents are legally required to support their child. This is true no matter who the child lives with, whether or not the parents were ever married, and even if one parent has little or no income. These articles walk you through applying for child support, calculating the amount, and what to do if either parent's situation changes.

Get information about what happens if Child Protective Services (CPS) contacts your family, your rights, and the step-by-step process of navigating a CPS case.