Family Law

DIVORCE

FAMILY LAW: DIVORCE

No one starts divorce proceedings because things are going well. They’ve gone from bad to worse. They’ve reached the ‘I need a lawyer’ stage. It’s a rough time. We understand.

Get What You Need

For something as personal as divorce, you don’t want just any lawyer. You need a family attorney in Alexandria who:

  • Provides you with frank and candid legal opinions of the risks and benefits associated with the different options available to you under the law
  • Fights for you to be treated fairly in any division of assets and in child custody decisions
  • Brings many years of courtroom experience and knows how to skillfully put together an effective case with compelling evidence
  • Gives you the leverage you need to protect your interests, through deep and specialized knowledge about divorce proceedings in the Northern Virginia region
  • Sticks with you throughout all the phases of your divorce
  • Respects you and keeps you informed
  • Understands the burdens and difficulties involved in the legal process of divorce

We’re Committed to You

  • Our family law team provides the experienced legal judgment you need when making difficult decisions concerning your property rights and your children.
  • We inform you about all of your legal options — whether those options involve the courtroom or the negotiating table.
  • We’re practical, savvy, tenacious, and focused on solving problems.
  • We are your number one legal champion — on your side, all the way.

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When you’re ready to call, we’re ready to help. Reach us at 703-836-9030, or contact us here.

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