Topics in Parenting Agreements Most mediated Parenting Agreements address at least three topics: decision making, the parenting schedule, and child support. The first, whether one parent will make most of the decisions alone or the two parents will confer with...
Family Matters Talk Radio Shows To Date VoiceAmerica.com Family Matters, hosted by Dr. Virginia Colin, has been on VoiceAmerica.com for 3 1/2 months now. Here is a list of the topics discussed and links to their recordings. You can listen...
Shared Parenting Recently I had a long conversation* with Dr. Ned Holstein, Founder and Chair of the National Parents Organization (NPO). NPO seeks better lives for children through family law reform that establishes equal rights and responsibilities for fathers and...
Family Law Reform
The Guide to Low-Cost Divorce in Virginia by Virginia L. Colin, Ph.D. and Rebecca A. Martin, CPA Divorce can be tough, scary, and expensive. You have to deal with emotional issues, financial issues, and legal issues. If you have children,...
Parenting Plans (including Custody and Visitation) Decision Making (sometimes known as “Legal Custody“) The person or pair of people who have legal custody have the right to make the major decisions about raising and caring for a child. Major decisions include:...
Sometimes You Do Not Need a Lawyer in Family Court Often I meet parents who do not know that they can get the help they need from a family court* even if they cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Please...
Family Mediation FAQs toddler and mom What do family mediators do? We help people resolve disagreements about child custody, parenting plans, child support, alimony, separation, reconciliation, property distribution, elder care, how to budget the family’s money, distribution of inherited property,...
Some Lessons Learned in Family Mediation baby Little stories can be fun and educational. Working with a different mediator (not a member of our group), one couple had signed an agreement with a detailed schedule describing when their child would...
Our Mission sisters Colin Family Mediation Group (CFMG) has seven certified, professional family mediators ready to help families in Virginia resolve disagreements and stay out of court. Our primary mission is to help family members solve problems. We can help...
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