Divorce Lawyers in Fredericksburg, Manassas & Fairfax, VA
A divorce can be a stressful and traumatic experience. Good divorce lawyers can alleviate some of the emotional burden, while poor legal representation can make an already painful experience significantly worse. Our divorce attorneys will do the hard work necessary to give you peace of mind, by providing a steady hand throughout settlement negotiations and, if necessary, trial. Our experienced attorneys in Manassas, Fredericksburg and Fairfax handle every aspect of divorce cases in Virginia:
Contested Divorce. Virginia Code Section 20-91 allows for divorce on the following fault-based grounds in contested cases: (a) adultery; (b) sodomy or “buggery” committed outside the marriage; (c) the conviction of one spouse of a felony, in some situations; (d) cruelty (mental or physical); and (e) desertion (actual or “constructive”). Filing for divorce on one of these fault-based grounds may have implications for several issues in your case.
Uncontested Divorce. Virginia law allows for uncontested divorce on 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. Our divorce lawyers handle many of these cases for a flat fee of just $599. Review our uncontested divorce page to see if you quality.
Child Custody, Visitation and Support. Where children are involved, custody and visitation are often the most emotional and difficult issues to be resolved. Each of our divorce lawyers is also a custody lawyer, meaning they are experienced in the special issues that arise in these cases. Once custody is determined, child support is generally awarded to the primary physical custodian by application of statewide child support guidelines. However, the child support question can become quite complicated in some instances, for example cases of voluntary underemployment.
Spousal Support. Spousal support issues arises in divorce case where the parties have been married for any substantial length of time and there is a significant gap in the parties’ incomes. In these cases, determination of a proper amount and duration of spousal support can become the toughest issue for the parties or the court to resolve. Our divorce attorneys are intimately familiar with the factors considered by courts in establishing both temporary and permanent spousal support, and with the important tax consequences which are often intertwined with spousal support.
Our Divorce Lawyers
Livesay & Myers, P.C. features teams of experienced divorce lawyers and paralegals in Fairfax, Manassas and Fredericksburg. To get started, choose one of our locations below to learn more about the qualifications and experience of our divorce attorneys:
Fairfax Group. Our Fairfax divorce lawyers represent clients in Fairfax County, the City of Alexandria, Arlington County and all of Northern Virginia. The group includes attorneys Matthew Smith, Stephanie Sauer and Julia Jankowski, along with paralegals Kimberly Cross and Anna Panameno.
Manassas Group. Our Manassas divorce lawyers represent clients in Manassas and Prince William County, as well as Loudoun and Fauquier Counties. The group includes attorneys Ariel Baniowski and Spencer Baumgardner, along with paralegals Tatyana Spurgeon and Tabitha Kelley.
Fredericksburg Group. Our Fredericksburg divorce lawyers represent clients in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania and surrounding areas. The group includes attorneys Ben Carafiol and Danielle Snead, along with paralegals Ashley Constant and Heather O’Brien.
Spring Consultation Special. For a limited time, schedule an initial 1-hour consultation with one of our divorce lawyers for just $150 (Fairfax) or $100 (Manassas, Fredericksburg). Contact us today to take advantaged of this discounted rate.
