Powhatan County, VA Divorce Attorney

Skilled Attorney Providing Trusted Counsel and Guidance in Powhatan County, Virginia Divorce Cases

Deciding to get a divorce is rarely easy. As you deal with the breakdown of your marriage, you will probably be exhausted, both emotionally and mentally. If you have children, you are likely worried about how your divorce will affect them no matter how old they are. Whatever the reasons behind your divorce, the process requires a lot of careful thought and sound decision making. It is often difficult to make the best choices when you are under so much pressure. You need an attorney you can trust to guide you.

When you partner with Carol A. N. Breit, Attorney at Law, you will receive individualized legal help from a trusted and experienced lawyer. We have practiced law in Virginia for over 45 years, gaining invaluable knowledge and insights that make us highly effective advocates for our clients. Through conversations with you, we will learn about your objectives, and we will help you decide the best ways to reach them. Through it all we are dedicated to protecting your best interests.

Understanding Equitable Distribution in Virginia Divorce

Whether your marriage lasted a short time or decades you probably have various assets and debts. As you separate, you and your spouse will be entitled to receive an equitable and fair share of each, but it may not be a 50/50 split. The law in Virginia uses an equitable distribution method of property and debt division, and it weighs many factors in determining the division. Your monetary and nonmonetary contributions to the marriage are two important factors. In some fault ground divorces that have an economic impact on the party who was not at fault for causing the divorce, that fault can be a factor in equitable distribution allocations. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements may address how your property division will be handled.

Equitable distribution in high-asset divorces is often a complex process. Any business interests, investments, and valuables may need to be professionally appraised to determine accurate values. Inheritances and trusts may need to be examined. As you determine the best ways to protect your financial interests, you can rely on our professional abilities and discretion.

All of the marital property must be addressed. From real estate and mortgages to family mementos and other personal property, retirement accounts to other financial funds and bank accounts, from acquisitions to credit cards and other debts, all issues must be addressed and all property divided equitably. As your legal advocate, we will work to ensure that you get your fair share, and we will also work to ensure that your spouse does not take advantage of you.

Addressing Child-Related Issues in Your Divorce

If you have minor children, orders covering issues that govern their welfare physically, emotionally, and educationally need to be put in place. Legal and physical custody needs to be addressed, and a schedule of parenting time/visitation may need to be defined. One parent may need to pay the other child support according to Virginia's guidelines. Your children's healthcare expenses may be divided between you and your co-parent, but you need to formalize how those costs will be addressed. Virginia courts cannot force either parent to contribute to their children's college expenses, but you can stipulate voluntary educational cost obligations.

We can help you create a parenting plan as part of your divorce settlement. This plan will include all aspects of your divorce that are related to your children. With an effective plan in place, you and your co-parent will be able to work together to raise your children and meet their ongoing needs.

Individualized Legal Help for Your Virginia Divorce

No two situations are identical, so a generic approach often backfires. Mediation is an alternative to litigation that can help you keep your costs down and produce faster results that are tailored to your specific needs. Your uncontested divorce may be mostly amicable, and negotiations through collaborative law may be a viable option.

If you are unable to reach agreements, we will guide you as to the next step. Once a divorce decree is entered, each party must comply with all of the terms and provisions in the decree and any other orders.

Modifying Your Divorce Orders

If circumstances change materially and substantially for you, your ex-spouse, or your children, you may need to request enforcement of your court orders or post-divorce modifications. We can assist you in these cases, taking the proper legal steps and advocating for solutions that will protect your interests.

Call Our Powhatan County Divorce Lawyer

Choosing the right divorce lawyer is important, and Carol A. N. Breit, Attorney at Law, can provide the representation you need. Call 804-282-9226 for more information or request your initial consultation online today.