Richmond Family Law Attorney

Trusted Lawyer Helping You Resolve Family Law Matters in Richmond, VA and the Surrounding Areas

Family law encompasses many legal concerns that involve family members. Due to the nature of family relationships you are probably experiencing significant stress and uncertainty as you deal with these issues. What might have been an easy decision if it involved someone else can quickly turn into an agonizing choice. You may be worried about damaging your family relationships. In these situations you need someone who is on your side but who can see past the emotions and provide you with helpful advice and guidance.

When working with Carol A. N. Breit, Attorney at Law, you can expect to receive personalized service and skilled representation to help you address your legal concerns. Our office is in Richmond, VA, and we serve clients in the surrounding counties, including Henrico County, Chesterfield County, New Kent County, Hanover County, Goochland County, and Powhatan County. Our full spectrum of services includes litigation advice and alternative dispute resolution processes. Mediation and collaborative law are two examples of alternative dispute resolution. Whatever family law concerns you may encounter, you can rest assured that the representation we provide will be personal, caring, and legally wise. Carol A. N. Breit, Attorney at Law has been practicing law for more than 45 years and has the experience needed to handle your case. Arrange your consultation now to explore your options.

Virginia Family Law Cases We Handle

Divorce is one of the most common types of family law cases. As you take steps to legally dissolve your marriage, there are many things that you will need to consider. Divorce is not merely a matter of agreeing to separate from your spouse. You will be required to address a wide range of issues before you can complete the dissolution process, and these may include:

• Equitable distribution of property, including identification of marital property, separate property, and hybrid property and division of all assets and debts, including all accounts and funds, all real estate, all business interests, all retirement accounts, and any other funds
• Retirement accounts, including 401(K) accounts, IRA accounts, 403 (b) accounts, and other types of retirement accounts
• Spousal support
• Child custody and child support
• Parenting plans
• Visitation rights
• Educational expenses and healthcare costs for your children
• Allocation of attorney fees
• Debt allocation
• Life insurance policies and annuities

When addressing these issues, the advice of an experienced attorney can prove invaluable. Some divorces have more challenges than others. For example, a high income-asset divorce may involve placing accurate values on a multitude of assets and business interests. A couple may have a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement in place, but one or both parties may contest the validity of an agreement. Spousal support and property division decisions often cause bitter disputes, requiring multiple appearances in court and significantly delaying the divorce process.

A high-conflict divorce, regardless of your assets and debts or how you expect to handle child custody, can make it seem as if your life is a battlefield. Your soon-to-be ex may argue about every detail, not because it truly matters to him or her, but only to make you suffer. With a strong legal advocate on your side, you can make sure you will be prepared to resolve disputes effectively.

Post-Divorce Modifications and Enforcement in Virginia

As careful as you may be when making various decisions during your divorce, circumstances can change. If you or your ex experience substantial changes, you may need to request post-divorce modifications to your existing court orders. Do not make the mistake of attempting to handle these issues between yourselves, as you could potentially violate a court order. You could also fail to protect your best interests or those of your children. Let us help you prepare and present your modification requests. We can also assist if your ex-spouse is violating court orders.

The Right Virginia Family Law Attorney Can Make a Real Difference

No two families are alike. Whatever your family law issues, you need a lawyer who has a firm understanding of what is at stake and the most effective way to handle your unique situation. Attempting to use generic solutions often causes even more trouble without actually solving anything. With your input, Carol A. N. Breit, Attorney at Law, will work hard to develop plans, solutions, and agreements that reflect your goals.

Call Our Family Law Attorney Serving Richmond, Virginia and the Surrounding Region

As an experienced law firm with an AV rating in the law, you can trust Carol A. N. Breit, Attorney at Law, to provide unwavering advocacy and counsel and protect your best interests in all family law matters. Call 804-282-9226 to discuss your case. If you prefer, you can contact us online.