Category: Custody

Child custody is a critical aspect of divorce proceedings, and navigating the legal landscape in Washington, D.C., requires a comprehensive understanding of the relevant laws and considerations. In this guide, we’ll delve into the intricacies of child custody in the District of Columbia, exploring the types of custody, how custody is determined, and the factors  … Read more

Going through a divorce may be a troubling experience. It gets even more stressful when it also involves children. For parents, the biggest worry during a divorce case is about custody or a visitation arrangement. Through the help of an attorney for child custody DC residents have come to trust, you can ensure to go  … Read more

There are not many things that are as stressful as being faced with a divorce filing. When informed that your spouse filed for divorce, the person you married is now someone that doesn’t want to live under the same roof as you. This difficult experience calls for a proper support system and an effective divorce  … Read more

  In December of 2017 the President signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Below are three ways the new tax law could impact your divorce or custody case. Alimony Prior to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act becoming law under certain circumstances alimony is tax deductible to the payor, and taxable to  … Read more

When one parent has primary physical custody of a child the other parent may feel powerless if the physical custodian decides they want to relocate to another area with the child. In Washington, DC the courts must consider the “best interest factors” in determining whether a party is allowed to move with the child. You  … Read more

If the court has already issued a custody order in Washington, DC and you want to increase your parenting time you will need to show that there has been a substantial and material change in circumstances affecting the best interest of your child. Some common examples of substantial and material changes that may be used  … Read more

  A Washington, D.C. domestic relations case that is set for trial generally follow the schedule shown in the infograph above. There may also be some additional steps to the trial process if there are any motions filed that require hearings on those motions. Superior Court Judges will often suggest to parties that they attempt  … Read more

When issuing a custody order in the District of Columbia judges are required to make findings on what the best interest of the child would be. The judges use a number of statutory factors to consider what is in the “best interest of the child”. The factors the judges consider are: the wishes of the  … Read more