Child Custody Lawyer Northern Virginia

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• child custody lawyer Northern Virginia

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Introduction

• The legal relationships of people within a family
  are governed by family law
• Family law governs dissolution of families
  through divorce, which is a major area of work
  for paralegals
• Whether property is distributed before or during
  a marriage, or when one ends, property must be
  transferred when a person dies
• Wills and trusts are often used to transfer a
  persons real and personal property, or estate,
  after death

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Family Law

• Marriage and divorce
• Adoption
• Child support and custody
• Child and spousal abuse
• Parental rights and duties

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Family Law

• Adoption
• Procedure in which persons become legal parents
  of a child who is not their biological child
• Not to be confused with foster care, which is
  temporary
• Requirements for adoptions

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Family Law

• Child Custody
• Typically the most contentious issue in a divorce
• Court may appoint a guardian ad litem
• Factors considered in determining child custody
• Types of custodial arrangements
• Legal custody
• Joint custody
• Visitation rights
• Right to have contact with the child

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Family Law

• Child Support
• Court makes provision for child support,
  regardless of custody arrangements
• Financial support for childs needs
• States have standardized guidelines, often
  percentage formulas based on parental income

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Family Law

• Child Support
• Withholding payment
• Interstate enforcement of child-support decrees
• Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
• Every state agrees to enforce orders

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Northern Virginia Child Custody Lawyer

• In Virginia child custody cases, the court makes
  a decision regarding parenting decisions and a
  schedule for the children based on the best
  interests of the child. There are as many
  custodial arrangements as there are families. We
  can help you explore options that are suited to
  you and your family.

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Get Help from Our Northern Virginia Child Custody
Attorneys

• Our firm has practiced nothing but family law for
  over 40 years. Each divorce lawyer from our firm
  will take the time to get to know your case in
  detail and guide you through a difficult process
  every step of the way.

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Contact Our Firm

• Fairfax Office
• 4000 Legato Road, Suite 400
• Fairfax, VA 22033
• Primary Office Mailing Address
• Loudoun Office
• 107 E. Market Street
• Leesburg, VA 20176
• Arlington Office
• 2111 Wilson Blvd, Suite 700
• Arlington, VA 22201
• Client Meeting Location
• Manassas Office
• 9071 Center St.
• Manassas, VA 20109

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