Many families share custody, or have a parenting time schedule tied to their child’s school year calendar. How should these orders be interpreted this year in light of the Governor’s announcement to close schools for the remainder of the year? “It depends.” Says Laura Butler, Partner, and Family Law practice chair at Tucker Griffin Barnes, P.C. “The answer is going to depend on how each particular school district reacts to the children not returning to the school building for the year.”
Presently, each district is making a decision regarding how their students educational needs will be addressed. How your schedule may be impacted will depend on many factors, including, for example, the language in your Court Order, the age and needs of your child, and geographic location. If you would like advice regarding the specifics of your case, please reach out to our office to schedule a consultation to discuss your needs.
To schedule your initial consultation, call 434-973-7474 or contact us online. Our offices are conveniently located in Charlottesville, Palmyra, Harrisonburg and Staunton, Virginia.
