The Best Family Lawyer in Virginia Beach

At the Law Office of Simon J. Marle, PC, my first priority is the protection of my clients’ rights, whether they come to me with traffic, DUI or criminal defense concerns. I have more than 21 years of experience as a trial attorney, which has provided my clients with a stable foundation for informed decision-making and effectiveness in courtroom proceedings.

My goal is to minimize all divorce-related hardships while providing favorable results in child custody, support payments and property division through personal service and a genuine concern for doing what is right. As a former member of the armed services, I am also familiar with the unique issues in military divorce.

In Hampton Roads, a criminal defense attorney must be able to find opportunities in some of the most strict and unforgiving legal landscapes. Throughout Virginia, even traffic violations, DUIs, and drug crime laws that fall on people “just passing through” on Interstate-264 can result in severe penalties.

Whether you are a military service member whose career is at risk, or someone who needs aggressive drunk driving defense so you can get back out on the road, I am here to provide the persistent and strong defense you need to protect your future.

Practice Areas:

• Divorce, Custody & Support
• Traffic Violations
• DUI and Drunk Driving
• Criminal Defense

Divorce can be one of the most challenging events in your life, with emotions, finances, your children, and more hanging in the balance. Attempting to figure it out on your own, or through consultation with a lawyer that is unskilled in the realm of family law only adds unnecessary stress. Turn to the experienced and knowledgeable lawyers at the Keller Law Group to provide the legal advice you need to ensure your family law matter isn’t more difficult than it needs to be.

For more than 20 years, people facing divorce and other pivotal family law challenges have turned to Julia Keller for trustworthy counsel and focused, effective representation. We are skilled at handling complicated cases in a discrete and confidential matter. We obtain excellent results in the context of close, confidential relationships with our clients, through mediation, settlement negotiations, and, when necessary, trial. This is our definition of success.

The Keller Law Group provides experienced, trusted advice to families who are business owners, or have complex asset valuations. While we endeavor to reach an amicable resolution in all cases, we are always prepared to take a case to trial. We are your very able partners for the entirety of your legal matter. Our services include the following areas of family law:

• DIVORCE
• SPOUSAL SUPPORT
• CHILD CUSTODY, VISITATION AND CHILD SUPPORT
• PROPERTY DIVISION, INCLUDING MILITARY RETIREMENT, 401(K)S, IRAS, MUTUAL FUNDS, PENSIONS, AND PROFIT-SHARING
• COMPLEX PROPERTY DIVISION, INCLUDING VALUATION OF PUBLICLY TRADED AND PRIVATELY OWNED BUSINESSES
• IMPUTATION OF INCOME
• POST-DIVORCE ISSUES

At K. Page Kistler, P.C. we are committed to deliver specialized, personalized, and highest quality legal representation to anyone who finds themselves in legal situations involving Divorce, Family Law, Child Support, Visitation / Custody, Collaborative Divorce, and Military Divorce matters in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton, Suffolk, Richmond and Virginia communities.

Legal matters that involve your family are very personal and are best handled with personal legal representation. If you need a divorce or family law attorney in Virginia, you can be assured that our attorneys will guarantee you experienced, skilled and caring counsel. Many couples, when they have decided that their marriage relationship is over, reach an agreement regarding all issues of property, debts, support and the children.

In their case an uncontested divorce is possible. Adoption laws allow individuals to legally define and create their own families. Virginia adoption and laws allow individuals to solidify, through rights and responsibilities, the bonds between themselves and the child or children they love.

We handle uncontested divorces for clients who live in Virginia and also for clients who live outside of Virginia. So long as either the husband or wife is a resident and domiciliary of Virginia (active military members may be even if stationed overseas), we can handle your uncontested divorce in Virginia for you efficiently and effectively.

We offer family law representation that is focused on the following areas of practice:

• Divorce
• Military Divorce
• Child Custody & Visitation
• Child Support
• Adoption
• Wills & Power of Attorney

Jill Roseland Costen, P.C., represents individuals in Virginia Beach and the surrounding areas in family law proceedings. With over 25 years of experience, I know the law and how to protect and defend your interests in family court. My focus is on helping you achieve your goals and supporting you throughout the process. Whether you choose to negotiate or litigate, I will fight for your rights.

In Virginia, child support is calculated using the state’s Child Support Guidelines, which are based on the needs of the child, the income of the parents and the time each parent spends with the child. Whether you are the parent obligated to pay support or the recipient of support, I know the Guidelines well and am also experienced in modifying such orders when circumstances or income levels change and moving to enforce them if a parent fails to pay.

In a Virginia divorce, marital property and debts are divided equitably, which does not necessarily mean equally, among both parties. In handling the complexities of asset division and debt assignment, it is important to obtain and carefully review all relevant documents and the circumstances relating to the acquisition of the asset or debt and the asset’s management over time.

Practice Areas:

• Family Law
• Divorce
• Custody and Visitation
• Child and Spousal Support
• Agreement Drafting
• Property Distribution

Serving Hampton Roads for over 30 years, Jennifer Oram-Smith Family Law has earned the reputation as one of the best divorce attorneys in Virginia Beach. Ms. Oram-Smith is devoted to helping those who need us where it matters most – at home. Your situation is unique and important, and your case will be treated with care and respect. Our goal is to empower you to play an active role in the outcome of your case.

In the arena of family law you want to hire a divorce attorney who is not only qualified and experienced, but compassionate enough to help you make the right decisions for you and your family. There are important decisions that will affect the lives of you and your children for years to come.

There are four major areas of divorce; division of property, child support, child custody / visitation rights, and spousal maintenance. Whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, children or no children, we work hard to develop the strategy necessary to obtain the best outcome for you and your family. We help you navigate the court system from pre-divorce negotiations to full jury trials.

You may be a good candidate for Collaborative divorce process, and not even have to go to court. Ms. Oram-Smith’s knowledge of Virginia divorce law combined with over 30 years of trial experience has prepared her to work very hard and be very thorough with your case.

Whether you are a military service member, civilian, mother and wife, or husband and father; we are committed to protecting what you value most. Whether you need a child custody lawyer in Virginia Beach, a divorce attorney specializing in family law, or stepchild adoption lawyer, we can help in all these areas, including post divorce issues and name change.

Practice Areas:

• Legal Separation Agreements
• Contested Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, Collaborative Divorce
• Military Divorce
• Representation of Children in Divorce
• Post-divorce Issues
• Name Change
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Child Support; establishment, modification and enforcement
• Spousal Support
• Domestic Abuse & Violence, Protective Orders
• Guardianship and Conservatorship for Children and Adults
• Adoptions; Stepparent, Stepchild, Foster parent etc.
• Prenuptial, Premarital, Postnuptial, Postmarital Agreements

A contested divorce is where the parties disagree about one or more of the issues involved whether it be the grounds for divorce, spousal support, custody, visitation or a property issue. Often the contested issue is the grounds for the divorce itself whether it be adultery, desertion or cruelty but a contested case can also be on the no-fault ground because another issue such as custody is the contested issue.

The determination of an award of child support is formula-driven. The court looks at the incomes (all income from all sources) of both parties and then determines the percentage of each party’s contribution into the combined monthly gross income. A base support obligation is determined from consulting the child support guideline chart for the number of children involved.

Our Practice Areas:

• Adoption
  We assist families with all aspects of adoptions whether direct adoptions, step parent adoption, or otherwise. We handle the legalities of your adoption, so you can concentrate on your new family.
• Alimony
  Divorce should not lead to a financial crisis. We will help you receive an equitable amount of spousal support to live to the standard of living you were accustomed to during the marriage.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  We will protect your parental rights to raise your children in a fit and supportive home and assist in ensuring you receive an equitable and reasonable amount of parenting time with your children.
• Child Support
  We can ensure you receive or pay an equitable and fair amount of the financial support required to raise your children in a healthy, happy home.
• Child Support Modification and Enforcement
  Child support payments remain the same unless and until the court modifies the child support order.
• Divorce
  Through mediation or litigation, we can help you gain equitable results from your divorce, including fair distribution of assets, division of the marital home, spousal support payments, child support payments, and child custody rights.

At Garrett Law Group, PLC you will get personal, one-on-one attention from our attorney. Our clients have unfiltered, direct lines of communication with thier attorney. We offer representation in all areas of domestic and family law, including divorce, child custody, and support issues. Family law is goverend by state statutes and case law which are always being updated and modified.

You can be confident in knowing our attorney remains current on the changes in the laws to provide you the best legal advice for your circumstances. The definition of “family” has changed over time. There is no single solution to each situation. At Garrett Law Group, PLC you and your attorney will work together to achieve the right outcome for you and your family.

We will work with you to negotiate terms for a separation agreement or child custody agreement, to plan litigation for a contested divorce or relocation matter, or to handle uncontested divorce filings or stepparent adoptions. Negotiating a resolution is always best in family law matters, but often is not possible. Our attorney has 15 years of litigation experience and we are ready to battle for you in court if necessary.

Our Practice Areas:

• Divorce
  Whether you need help with an uncontested divorce filing, or you need strong representation for a contested matter, put our domestic litigation specialist to work for you.
• Custody & Visitation
  Legal issues concerning your children are emotionally draining and stressful. Let our years of experience help you to make the best decisions for your family.
• Family Law
  Talk to us about how we can help you with your separation or prenuptual agreement, stepparent adoption, relocation or move away, child support, or other family law matter.

Deborah C. Sagedy Attorney At Law is committed to providing the highest quality legal services in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Virginia, and the South Hampton Roads region. Her goal is to educate her clients regarding the risks and options in their specific cases and to develop strategies and objectives to achieve the desired results.

With more than 20 years of experience, Attorney Sagedy has proven integrity, communication skills, and negotiation skills. She and her entire staff provide all clients with a balance of patience, compassion, and understanding. At our law firm, we provide intelligent and compassionate legal services to families and individuals going through a divorce.

We take pride in taking the stress out of the legal process, and assisting you so that you can go on with your life and concentrate on yourself and your family. Adopting a child is an exciting and life changing event. Whether you have chosen to work with an adoptive agency, adopting through foster care, adopting a family member or working privately with the birth parents, choosing an attorney to represent you will ensure the adoption is legal and will allow you to focus on the newest member to your family.

Our Practice Areas:

• DIVORCE
  Let our firm help you through the difficult divorce process. We offer representation for a wide range of family law matters.
• ADOPTIONS
  On the positive side of family law, Deborah C. Sagedy Attorney At Law assists clients with child adoptions.
• CUSTODY AND CHILD SUPPORT
  We advocate for your parental rights and the quality of life for your children, so that they can be raised in as conflict free an environment as possible.

We are experienced family law attorneys. We guide our clients through the confusing legal maze they face when they go through a Virginia divorce, Virginia child custody proceedings, an adoption or a criminal case in the Juvenile Court. We regularly appear in both the Juvenile and Circuit Courts of Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and York County – Poquoson.

We have created this website to help you learn more about the Virginia laws regarding divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support and juvenile justice. The articles on this site are not legal advice. They are general explanations that are written in plain English that we hope will help you to better understand the law and the court system.

Our Practice Areas:

• Divorce Lawyers
  Divorce is simply the termination of marriage. From a legal point of view, the divorce itself is the easiest part. For the people going through it the divorce may be very difficult emotionally but the legalities are quite simple.
• Adultery Lawyers
  Of the four fault-based grounds for divorce, adultery garners by far the most attention. Making the decision to pursue adultery as a grounds for divorce can be complicated for a number of reasons.
• Support Lawyers
  The term “alimony” is not used in Virginia. Money that must be paid to a former spouse for their support after the divorce is called “spousal support.” The authority to award spousal support is granted to the Circuit Court
• Appeals Lawyers
  Appeals to the Virginia Court of Appeals or Virginia Supreme Court are not a new trial. They consider whether the trial judge applied the law correctly, and turn on technical legal issues; arguments are made in written briefs.

We have years of experience with contested divorce cases under each of the fault-based grounds in Virginia, including adultery, cruelty (mental or physical), desertion (actual or “constructive”), and felony conviction and confinement in excess of one year. We also handle uncontested divorces, under the no-fault grounds of (1) separation for at least twelve months or (2) separation for at least six months, with a separation agreement and no minor children. Unlike many other states, Virginia does not have legal separations granted by courts.

We can assist you in several aspects of child custody & visitation. When parents’ divorce, it is important to learn about the child custody and visitation options that are available and the legal standards that apply. In many cases, divorcing couples can ultimately agree on custody and visitation issues without the need for a court order.

Child support is governed by state statute (“guidelines”). In Virginia, the court will take the gross income of father and mother, the number of children, the cost of childcare and health insurance, and other factors and calculate the recommended amount of child support based on a formula.

Our Practice Areas:

• Family Law
  Adoption, child custody & visitation, child support, divorce, military divorce, and more.
• Business Law
  New business formation, contracts and agreements, business transactions, and more.
• QDRO
  Qualified Domestic Relations Order for the division of retirement savings plans, pensions, 401(k)s and more.