Hanover, VA Divorce Attorney

Trusted Attorney Providing Legal Help for People Going Through Divorce in Hanover County, Virginia

Divorce can be a complex, stressful process. Whether you have grown apart from your spouse, or you have experienced a specific conflict, the breakdown of your relationship is likely to involve strong emotions. You and your soon-to-be ex may want to resolve your divorce-related issues as quickly and amicably as possible, or you may be determined to prevail in an all-out court battle.

Your divorce might involve several complications with no easy resolutions. If you have children, shielding them from your divorce conflicts can be challenging, especially when you are emotionally exhausted. Choosing the right lawyer can ensure that you will have invaluable support and guidance when you need it the most.

Carol A. N. Breit, Attorney at Law, understands how draining a divorce can be, both financially and emotionally. We have assisted individuals and entities in Virginia with legal issues for over 45 years, earning a reputation for our personalized treatment, considerable legal skills, and knowledge. We focus on family law matters, so we have a thorough understanding of the laws that apply to your issues. We will develop customized strategies that reflect your objectives while protecting your best interests. Through it all, we will remain steadfastly by your side, giving you the confidence you need to make informed decisions.

Divorce Involves More Than Agreeing to Separate

When you go your separate ways, you and your spouse will need to separate your lives. From caring for your children to financial matters, decisions will have to be made, setting terms for the future.

Property Division and Financial Considerations

Virginia is an equitable distribution state, meaning property division during divorce is based on giving each of you an equitable and fair share. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements may stipulate how some of your assets and debts will be divided. Dividing assets and debts is often challenging. Assets can include all monetary accounts and funds, retirement accounts, real estate, and business interests. In a high income-asset divorce, spouses may face even more complexities. You typically cannot finalize your divorce until the decisions about property division and debt allocation have been made.

Other financial considerations may include spousal support and child support, including healthcare cost obligations for your shared children. You may also need to address your children's educational expenses during your divorce proceedings.

Protecting your and your children's best interests is not always easy when it comes to finances and property division. You may be tempted to just give your spouse what he or she demands simply to put your divorce behind you. However, that could be a costly mistake. Your attorney's skilled guidance can help you avoid that costly mistake and make sure you do not settle for less-than-ideal solutions.

Child-Related Matters

By creating a parenting plan during your divorce, you can help to reduce future tension by providing guidelines for dispute resolution and more. You will need to make child custody decisions that include physical and legal custody, along with visitation arrangements and schedules.

In most cases, Courts believe that children do best when they maintain healthy relationships with both parents. Your children's needs and extenuating circumstances can help determine the best arrangements for your family. We will assess your unique situation and help you protect your children's best interests as you work to address child custody concerns.

Hanover Divorce Dispute Resolution

When it comes down to it, you have two options to resolve your divorce-related arguments: arrive at agreements or let the court make decisions for you. Litigation typically costs more and takes longer than an agreed upon resolution. Litigation can result in rulings by the Court with which you do not agree.

If you and your spouse want to avoid litigation, the mediation process or the collaborative law process are alternatives to litigation that can be used to resolve the disputes with your spouse. You and your spouse and your respective lawyers can work with a neutral third party mediator who can assist in the resolution of any disputes. You, your spouse, and your respective lawyers can also negotiate to reach agreements.

Contact Our Hanover, VA Divorce Attorney

Getting a divorce in Hanover can be complicated, but choosing the right attorney can help simplify the process while ensuring that your rights will be protected. Contact Carol A. N. Breit, Attorney at Law, online or by calling 804-282-9226 to book your initial consultation today. We serve clients in Hanover County from our Richmond office.