I represent individuals and families in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington, and Alexandria in divorce, custody, support, and property matters, with particular experience in cases involving closely held businesses, executive compensation, and substantial marital estates.
Contested Divorce
Fault and no-fault divorce in Fairfax, Loudoun, and neighboring circuit courts, including cases where grounds, the date of separation, or marital conduct are in dispute.
Fairfax County divorceTemporary Relief (Pendente Lite)
Temporary custody, visitation, spousal and child support, and use of the marital home while the case is pending. The pendente lite hearing often sets the terms the rest of the case is fought on.
The Virginia divorce processCustody & Visitation
Initial custody determinations, modifications, and relocation disputes, decided under the best-interests factors of Va. Code § 20-124.3.
Custody and visitationSpousal Support
Establishing, defending, and modifying spousal support, from temporary awards while the case is pending through permanent support, including support affected by fault.
Spousal supportChild Support
Guideline calculations, deviations, imputed income, and support where parental income exceeds the guideline schedule.
Child supportEquitable Distribution
Classification, valuation, and division of marital, separate, and hybrid property: real estate, retirement accounts, and investment portfolios.
Property divisionBusiness Owners & Professional Practices
Valuation of closely held businesses and professional practices, including goodwill, owner income for support purposes, and tracing of separate contributions.
Business owner divorceExecutive & Government Contractor Compensation
Stock options, restricted stock, deferred compensation, bonuses, and federal benefits, and the practical effect of a divorce on a security clearance.
Executive and contractor divorceMilitary Divorce
Division of military retired pay, Survivor Benefit Plan elections, and custody arrangements that account for deployment and permanent change of station.
Military divorceAgreements & Post-Decree Matters
Premarital and marital agreements, property settlement agreements, and enforcement or modification of existing support and custody orders.
Prenuptial agreements
Also: Fairfax County divorce · Loudoun County divorce · Separation and prenuptial agreements · Property division · Business owner divorce · Loudoun County high-net-worth divorce · Adultery and fault-based divorce · Custody modification and enforcement
Related Reading
High-asset divorce articles · Property division articles · Virginia’s primary family law statutes
