What is Virginia Family Law?

Virginia courts may order maintenance and support of spouses provided there is a demonstrated need and ability to pay. Virginia Code § 20-107.1 provides several factors for determining whether to award support and maintenance for a spouse. Please call our firm today at (757) 363-0077 or reach out to us via our contact page for more information.

Like nearly every other state, Virginia relies on a set of factors outlined in its code (Virginia Code § 20-124.2) to determine custody that is in the best interests of the child or children. Courts consider and award joint legal, joint physical, or sole physical custody, and there is no presumption in favor of any form of custody. Please call our firm today at (757) 363-0077 or reach out to us via our contact page for more information.

Child support may be reserved to the parents, ordered by a court, or agreed to by the parents, but it cannot be waived. Virginia courts rely upon guidelines provided in § 20-108.2 of the Virginia Code to determine a presumptively adequate child support amount. Parents can request to deviate if the amount seems too much or too little, but § 20-108.2 is a good starting point. Please call our firm today at (757) 363-0077 or reach out to us via our contact page for more information.

First of all, parents should reframe the way they think about co-parenting their child or children. Parents don’t visit with their children, they parent them. So, although visitation is used synonymously with parenting time, there is a difference. Long gone are the days when every other weekend was adequate. Please call our firm today at (757) 363-0077 or reach out to us via our contact page for more information.

There are two types of divorce in Virginia, fault and no-fault. Either type may or may not be partially or entirely contested if the parties are not in agreement about any issue related to their divorce. We offer affordable online divorce options for couples who agree on everything for ALL VIRGINIA RESIDENTS (Frugal Legal Services) and handle contested cases locally for those who cannot. Please call our firm today at (757) 363-0077 or reach out to us via our contact page for more information.

Whether you are the victim or alleged perpetrator of domestic violence, you should not attempt to handle your court affairs without the advice and counsel of an experienced family law attorney. Please call our firm today at (757) 363-0077 or reach out to us via our contact page for more information.

Family law is more of an umbrella term than anything else. It typically consists of the following practice areas, all of which we are experienced in handling for our clients for nearly two decades: divorce, child custody, child support, parenting time/visitation, spousal support and maintenance, equitable distribution (division of marital assets), military divorce, step-parent adoption, and drafting qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs). Please call our firm today at (757) 363-0077 or reach out to us via our contact page for more information.

Marriage is marriage. Divorce is divorce. Parents are parents. Children are children. Money is money. Stuff is stuff.

While we are firm believers that there’s no need for a qualifier, we understand the unique challenges faced by the added pressures of one or more people in a family identifying as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community Please call our firm today at (757) 363-0077 or reach out to us via our contact page for more information.

Under § 20-107.3 of the Virginia Code, courts are required to consider all property of the parties and make a determination as to how it should be divided. Of course, you and your spouse can reach an agreement that the court will consider and likely accept, but it’s important to consider all property types acquired during the marriage and how they may be divided according to Virginia Code. Please call our firm today at (757) 363-0077 or reach out to us via our contact page for more information.

Based in Virginia Beach, VA, we are experienced in family law matters that involve military servicemembers. Whether you are on active duty or a reservist or perhaps retired, we can help.

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You should absolutely avail yourself of the advice and counsel of a licensed family law attorney that is experienced in protective orders if you are a party to a protective order in Virginia. The implications of a civil protective order likely exceed your current understanding and it is vital that you have someone by your side.

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We offer affordable online legal representation for step-parent adoptions for residents of Virginia through our (dba) Frugal Legal Services. Our flat-rate, all-inclusive fees start at just $700.00.

Please call our firm today at (757) 363-0077 or reach out to us via our contact page for more information.

We offer affordable online legal representation for qualified Virginia residents in no-fault divorce through our (dba) Frugal Legal Service. We started this online service in 2013 when Virginia courts first started offering electronic filing options. We streamlined the process and handle your divorce matter from start to finish for a low, flat-rate fee. There are no hidden costs or fees and you are not left holding a handful of paperwork and a long list of instructions.

Please call our firm today at (757) 363-0077 or visit www.frugal.law for more information.