Child Custody Laws Virginia Support Lawyer Reporting Stats

Child Custody &Support In Virginia 1993 to 2009 Child Custody is determined by the Virginia Courts based on Virginia Code 20-124.3. Child Support is determined based on Virginia Code 20-108.2 Custody To Mother vs. Father Average Child Support Paid In Virginia 80 70 60 50 40 $5300 10 0 ----- 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 20072009 IMother IFather Mother vs. Father Custody Although this chart may be disheartening to a lot of parents in Virginia, the law states thát both parents are treated equally 2 OUT OF 10 MEN TTT GET CUSTODY IN VIRGINIA ON AVERAGE Child Custody Battles Are On The Rise - Fathers are winning custody now more than ever. Factors The Courts Look At When Awarding Custody The relationship existing between each parent and each child. giving due consideration t th o the positive 1NOVEment with the child's life, The age and physical and mental condition of the child, giving due consideration to the child's changing developmental needs; The age and physical and mental condition of each parent3; assess and meet the moria intellectual and physical needs of the child; uoddns Mue The prop the of parent a as ath the The needs due consi the ch the tant atiod, E limited to siblings, Beer hot y of each e other ra The role that each parent has played ảnd will play in´the futurė, in the upbringing and care of the child; fact heply Cnd, including ips of Jationship S relatio n un has the other p to oting extended members Ter s and ocess to O child The reasonable preference of the child, if the court deems Any history of t thát term ie dam in 6 16.1- 228 or sexual abuse. If the child to be of reasonae abuse as e relative willingness and demonstrated ability of each parent to maintain' a close and continuing relationship with the child, and the ability intelligence understanding, age and experience to express court finds such a history, t court may disregard th tactors in subdivision 6 the such a preference: of eachroo to cooperate in and resolve disputes regarding matters a The child Such other factors as the court deems necessary and proper to thé determination. IS This Infographic Presented By SRIS Law Group www. srislawyer.com Source: http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/childsupport/chldsu09.pdf Percentage