New Kent, VA Divorce Attorney

Attorney Helping You Make Tough Choices in Your New Kent County Divorce

You are getting a divorce. Whether the decision is mutual or not, you may be experiencing feelings of sadness, anger, vulnerability, and even grief. Strong emotions can make it almost impossible to make smart decisions, but there are several matters that will need to be decided during the divorce process. You need a trustworthy, reliable lawyer to provide support and legal advice so you can make these choices with confidence.

Carol A. N. Breit, Attorney at Law, is well known for our individualized legal services, our considerable experience, and our effective legal representation. We have over 45 years of legal experience helping Virginians with a wide variety of legal matters. Our focus is family law, which includes divorce and related issues. We know the potential problems you could face and the best ways to deal with them. Whether you choose to negotiate, mediate, litigate, or use collaborative law to resolve your issues, our services are protective of your rights and effective. Partnering with us means we will protect your best interests while working to achieve your goals.

Decisions in Your New Kent, Virginia Divorce

Dissolving your marriage will require you to make several choices in two main categories: Matters involving your shared minor children (if you have children), and financial matters between you and your spouse.

Matters Involving Your Children

In many cases, maintaining a relationship with both parents after a divorce is in children's best interests. You will need to address legal custody and physical custody, parenting time and visitation schedules, and other issues. Your parenting plan can also include child support arrangements, but child support can also be a separate agreement. Child support is calculated according to state laws. If you want to reach an agreement about child support that is different from the state's guideline determinations, your attorney can help you reach that resolution. Healthcare expenses will need to be addressed, and you may also make provisions for your children's educational costs.

Financial Matters

In Virginia, property division is decided using equitable distribution, with the intent that both you and your spouse will receive an equitable and fair share of the marital assets. Division is not set at 50/50 proportions. There are other factors that influence what the law dictates about the division of assets and debt. Equitable distribution divides all marital assets and debts, which includes all marital property, real estate, financial accounts and funds, personal property, retirement accounts, pensions, investments, and business interests. Equitable distribution equitably divides joint marital debts. In a high-asset divorce, parties may have prenuptial or postnuptial agreements in place to address equitable distribution and other issues.

One spouse may be eligible to receive spousal support. If your divorce involves high levels of conflict between the parties, spousal support can be a hot button issue. We are prepared to address all of these issues.

There Are Several Ways to Handle Your New Kent Divorce

Court or alternative dispute resolution processes, mediation with or without a mediator, or collaborative law may be a good process for you. Each process provides a structured environment for reaching decisions together with your lawyers handling the negotiations. Alternative dispute resolution processes usually save both time and money. You may choose to use mediation and work with a neutral third party mediator to address and resolve all outstanding issues in your case.

Litigation allows the lawyers for both parties to present cases during a trial, and a Judge will have the final say on how disputed matters will be resolved. This option usually takes longer, costs more, and may leave both of you dissatisfied with the outcome.

The bottom line? All divorces are different, and we will work with you closely to decide which path or process is best for your issues.

Contact Our New Kent County Divorce Attorney

You need to trust that your divorce lawyer will prioritize your goals and best interests. You can rely on Carol A. N. Breit, Attorney at Law, for seasoned counsel and exceptional representation. Request your case review online or by calling 804-282-9226 today. We serve clients in New Kent County from our office in Richmond.