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Shawna L Stevens

(8)

Sole Custody
Questions
Understanding

“Where through an appeal that I was not confident in changing custody from a diluted every other weekend routine for my children to a split 50/50 custody and then one step further, pursuing with diligence a complete change in custody where I was award...”

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Burchett & Mroczek, PLC

(19)

Judicial System
Confidence
Courtroom

“Burchett did not have time to walk across the street of the courthouse to buy his wife a Valentine's gift before the jury was finished with the deliberations of a not guilty verdict.”

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Barlow & Thomas

(34)

Court
Money
Emails

“Marc, as well as the rest of his staff, were also very accommodating and understanding that our visits also consisted of our two boys (3 and 4-year-old) who were kept content with Barlow and Thomas markers and paper!”

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Norton Pelt, PLC Attorneys at Law

(39)

Expertise
Courtroom
Adopt

“She was thorough in the investigation of my case very personable and reassuring on the outcome of my case while putting me in the driver seat on choosing the appropriate decision that was in the best for my situation.”

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Buczek Carpenter

(15)

Knows
Words
Communicate

“Unlike other lawyers, Elizabeth is also quick to communicate and has a legal team that I've never had issues getting ahold of, and is very trustworthy and reliable when it comes to managing charged time spent on my cases”

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The Law Office of Thomas B Dance

(30)

Child Custody and Visitation, Small Business Litigation, Child Support and Alimony

“Thomas Dance is an excellent lawyer, very personable, very accommodating with a busy schedule, very straight and to the point making the law easy to understand, truly has his clients in his best interest and will do whatever he needs to to fight for ...”

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The Bramble Law Firm

(15)

Son
Sound
Sole Custody

“She provided piece of mind during a very trying time and I am extremely thankful for her ability to help me navigate through the process and land on my feet better than when I started!!!”

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Waldman & Associates

(14)

Review
Family Law
Stars

“While I didn't always love everything he told me, I very much appreciated his honesty and willingness to help find solutions that made me feel more comfortable.”

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TNG Legal, PLC

(9)

Fredericksburg Contract Attorney, Military Services, Government Contractors

“My case was very emotional for me and not only was she there as my attorney but as an emotional rock through out my entire case !”

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The Law Office of Benjamin H. Carafiol, PLC

(9)

Divorce

“Ben does that through helping you understand your options (even if you do not like them) in a kind and calming way while always striving for the best possible outcome.”

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Kane Perry Krueger, PLC

(11)

Honest
Matter
Confidence

“After meeting with Kevin about my case, I was impressed with his attention to detail, his thorough review of my situation and his reassuring confidence.”

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Butler Moss O'Neal, PLC

(9)

Divorce
Custody

“While it seemed initially that Ted Butler was complicit in this strategy, it became apparent over time that he may not have been fully informed about the complete truth, plans, or actions of his client.”

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Law Office Of Michael J. George

(2)

“If you are looking for a great lawyer Mr.”

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Charles Cowsert Law

(1)

“Was very knowledgeable and helpful”

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Williams Stone

(44)

Family Law, Personal Injury, Estate Planning

“If you are looking for a law office and lawyer that has all the qualifications and qualities needed to represent your legal interests, you could do no better than the Law office of Williams Stone PC.”

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Rinehart Bryant

(18)

Custody/Visitation, Protective Orders, Child Support

“Stubbs and her paralegal, Emily Link, for more than two years, and words cannot express how grateful I am for them, their professionalism, and their dedication throughout one of the most challenging moments in my life.”

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Meyer & Bowden

(20)

Matter
Divorce
Law Office

“I had a 4 year battle with a vindictive, petty spouse with undiagnosed BPD and Tracy was very articulate in her approach and constant responses to the other party's constant defamation and accusations.”

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R. Jeffrey Grimstead, Attorney at Law

(9)

“Grimstead that I know is and has always treated clients with respect and put them at ease and with confidence that he would do his level best in their case.”

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Van Hooser, Aguirre & Armistead

(1)

“After dealing with many family lawyers in the past- all excellent - Ms.”

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Butler Moss O'Neal, PLC

(8)

“At the conclusion of the trial and prior to the judge's ruling, I told Ted Butler that win, lose or draw, Butler Hodge and Moss was the very best firm we could have hooked up with and Nicole O'Neil was a Rock Star in court!”

FAQs

Can child support in Virginia be ordered to continue past the age of 18?

Yes. Section 20-124.2(C) of the Virginia Code provides that support will continue to be paid for any child over the age of 18 who is (i) a full-time high school student, (ii) not self-supporting, and (iii) living in the home of the party seeking or receiving child support until such child reaches the age of 19 or graduates from high school, whichever first occurs. The court may also order the continuation of support for any child over the age of 18 who is (i) severely and permanently mentally or physically disabled, (ii) unable to live independently and support himself, and (iii) resides in the home of the parent seeking or receiving child support. In addition, the court may confirm a stipulation or agreement of the parties which extends a support obligation beyond when it would otherwise terminate as provided by law.

Can the court divide those debts between us?

Yes, the Circuit Court in a divorce proceeding can apportion debts to the extent that they were incurred prior to the final separation of the parties.

Can my spouse get a share of my social security benefits?

No. Social Security benefits are not a divisible asset. However, the statute directs the court to take into account all sources of income of each party in determining spousal support, which would include income from Social Security.

Can my visitation order be changed?

The court has the authority to modify custody and visitation orders if one or both parents are able to demonstrate 1) that a material change of circumstances has occurred since the entry of the last court order; and 2) that modification of the custody/visitation order is in the best interests of the child.

Do I need the court's permission?

Yes. Even if you have a custody order that grants you legal and/or physical custody, an out-of-state change of residence is something you typically would need to seek leave of court to do.

You can find more answers to some of our most commonly asked questions on the FAQ page of our website.

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Acolyst

“Acolyst was founded over 25 years ago to help businesses harness the ever-increasing complexities of making proactive, strategic decisions. Decisions involve communication and an elevated culture of innovation for digital transformation. Using a blen...”

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The Law Office of Miles Franklin

(12)

Divorce, Paternity, Prenuptials

“Very effective, Mr Franklin and the whole team at Banks and associates were always diligent in keeping me updated on my case and always returning messages promptly.”

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Divorce mediation can be an excellent way for couples to settle their matters before getting officially divorced. It is essentially a settlement process used by couples who have been married successfully but want to file for divorce. The mediation process is a way to help work together to plan everything beforehand and in line with one another's best interests. This primarily includes child support, alimony, and equitable distribution of marital assets. nWhy Divorce Mediation Can Be AdvantageousnSpouses may choose mediation as a way to respectfully divorce and go their separate ways instead of engaging in a contentious and emotionally daunting litigation process. However, keep in mind that divorce mediation, at times, may also be court-ordered and mandated for couples who just can't find a middle ground key issues. The judge may feel that the case will not be able to move forward if the matter isn't promptly resolved. Some common problematic areas that may compel the judge to order a mediation can be child support, asset distribution, visitation schedule, etc. In light of this, here are some reasons why couples who are looking to divorce should opt for mediation:n· It's time-efficient and very affordable.n· Optimizes both spouse's ability to openly and transparently communicate via the mediator.n· Can foster an environment of cooperation.n· They can enjoy more control over how things should be done without involving litigation.n· Can help emotionally secure their children.nn#lawyer #laws #divorcelawyer...

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Fisher-Sandler

(49)

Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 13

“Mr Sandler and Mr Fisher are great attorneys they handled my chapter 7 bankruptcy with no problems at all and I was highly satisfied and helped me on my bankruptcy needs if you need any attorney these are the ones to get.”

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Southern Maryland Law

(47)

Family Law, Wills, Estates & Probate, Bankruptcy

“If I had any questions or concerns they were tentative to me as if I was their only client I appreciated that 😊 it was a pleasure doing business with Southern Maryland Law I would recommend them to my Family and Friends Thank you !!!!!”

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Best Adoption Lawyers in Fredericksburg, VA

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Waldman & Associates

TNG Legal, PLC

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Kane Perry Krueger, PLC

Butler Moss O'Neal, PLC

Law Office Of Michael J. George

Charles Cowsert Law

Williams Stone

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Meyer & Bowden

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Van Hooser, Aguirre & Armistead

Butler Moss O'Neal, PLC

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