There’s no question that West Virginia has a serious drug overdose problem. In fact, according to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, our state has by far the highest drug overdose death rate of any state in the U.S. – far higher than...
Child Custody
3 instances when supervised visitation may be necessary
Supervised visitation is a legal arrangement where a non-custodial parent can only spend time with their child under the supervision of a neutral third party. This arrangement is typically put in place to help ensure the safety and well-being of the child involved....
Creating a co-parenting plan that works for everyone
When parents in West Virginia decide to share custody, they should create a detailed parenting plan. Besides the schedule that establishes when they will each be with their children, the plan should also include information about conflict resolution and communication...
What does parallel parenting mean, and when does it apply?
Although many divorced West Virginia couples rely on co-parenting to continue raising their children, that isn’t always an option. Depending on the circumstances of the split, child custody is sometimes best using parallel parenting. This is what to know about it....
Nesting can have its drawbacks
One of the options available to divorcing parents in West Virginia regarding child custody is a nesting arrangement. This custody structure has the children staying in the family home and the parents taking turns with them depending on their parenting time. While...
Steps to take to regain custody of the children
One of the hardest things a parent might ever face is losing custody of their child. At that moment, the parent might feel like there is no way to fix the situation and lose hope of living with their child again. However, parents who find themselves in this situation...
Handling the vaccination dilemma as co-parents
With the recent outbreak of communicable diseases in the United States, many parents in West Virginia are taking measures like vaccinating their children to protect them. However, there have been controversies on the safety of vaccines used for this purpose, where...
What to include to ensure your parenting plan works
Parenting plans are central to the success of co-parenting relationships. And as West Virginia parents are planning their co-parenting journey, they should be aware of what they need to include in their parenting plan to ensure it works for their family dynamic....
Parenting plan in West Virginia: Factors the court considers
When parents in West Virginia get divorced, one of the most important decisions they'll have to make is how to share custody of their children. Here's a look at the factors judges consider when determining this. Parenting plan overview A parenting plan is a legal...
How does West Virginia evaluate a parenting plan?
In West Virginia, you and the other parent of your child can submit a Joint Parenting Plan for approval. Judges usually approve the plan without any issues. You can submit this form before filing your child custody case. Mediation If you don't submit a Joint Parenting...