Divorce

Ending a marriage is one of the most difficult decisions you will ever make.

Virginia law requires specific grounds for divorce, whether fault-based or no-fault, and mandates waiting periods before a divorce can be finalized.

Our goal is to help you move forward with clarity and confidence, and to resolve issues related to support and custody.

Military Divorce

When one or both spouses serve in the military, divorce often becomes more complicated. Federal laws govern how service members can be served with divorce papers, how military retirement pay is divided, and whether a former spouse retains access to benefits like TRICARE and commissary privileges.

We have personal insight into military divorce cases. If your divorce involves a military service member, you need an attorney who knows the rules.

Custody & Visitation

Nothing is more important than your relationship with your children. Virginia courts decide custody based on the best interests of the child standard, considering factors like each parent's relationship with the child and the child's needs.

Custody can be legal, physical, or both, and may be sole or joint. We help you understand what these terms mean for your daily life and work with you to build a case for the parenting arrangement that serves your child's well-being while protecting your bond.

If circumstances change after an order is entered, we also handle custody modifications.

Child & Spousal Support

Virginia uses specific guidelines to calculate child support based on income, the number of children, and custody arrangements. The goal is to ensure children maintain a standard of living similar to what they would have had if the family stayed together.

Spousal support (alimony) may be awarded based on factors like the length of the marriage, each spouse's earning capacity, and contributions to the family.

Support calculations can be complicated. We make sure the court has an accurate picture of your circumstances.

If your situation changes significantly after an order is entered, we can help you seek a modification.

Domestic Protective Orders

If you or your children are experiencing domestic violence, your safety is the priority. Virginia law provides different types of protective orders for immediate response and duration time based on need.



We act quickly to help you understand your options and secure the protection you need. The process can feel overwhelming when you are already in a frightening situation, but you do not have to navigate it alone. We guide you through each step, from filing the petition to representing you at hearings.

Adoption

Adoption creates a legal parent-child relationship and gives your family the security and recognition it deserves.

Virginia adoption law involves specific requirements for consent, waiting periods, and court procedures. Whether you are pursuing a stepparent adoption, agency adoption, or private placement, the process must be followed precisely for the adoption to be valid.



We guide families through every stage of the adoption process, from filing the initial petition to attending the final hearing. 

Estate Planning

Planning for the future protects your family and ensures your wishes are carried out, such as allowing you to decide who inherits your property and who will serve as guardian for your minor children.

Powers of attorney let you designate someone to handle your financial and legal affairs if you become unable to do so. An advanced medical directive specifies your healthcare wishes and names someone to make medical decisions on your behalf.

Without these, Virginia law determines what happens to your property and who makes decisions for you. Create an estate plan today that fits your family's needs.