Blog: Military Family Law

PCS Orders and Parenting Plans: How Military Moves Affect Virginia Custody Cases

Nov 28, 2025

How Virginia Custody Law Handles PCS Military Moves and Parenting Plan Changes PCS orders can completely upend a custody schedule that had been working fine for years, especially for families in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and the rest of Hampton Roads. When the military tells you to move, you cannot simply say no. At the same time, Virginia courts focus on what is best for your child, not what is most convenient for the military...