Family Law
Spousal support, marital property, child custody, adoption , equitable distribution, divorce , child support, domestic violence. These subjects can be complex and difficult enough to deal with in the abstract. Add the strains brought on by emotional turmoil and conflict, and these issues can become nearly intractable. RRMDK attorneys have been committed to helping solve these kinds of problems for more than 20 years. We strive to defuse emotions and address the issues, always remembering that our job is not to become part of the fight--it is to help bring about lasting and beneficial solutions for our clients and their loved ones. In cases involving the breakup of a family, an RRMDK family lawyer will first address whether or not there is any reasonable possibility of reconciliation. The best "divorce" cases may be the ones that never take place. If the family can be saved, we can help with referrals and follow-up for appropriate counseling, mediation, or therapy.Where parties must make formal, legal arrangements to resolve their domestic differences, we help the client analyze, evaluate, and appropriately resolve a host of critical issues, including lump sum or periodic support, child custody and visitation, child support, equitable distribution of marital property, responsibility for debts, retirement and insurance coverage, and tax consequences. RRMDK attorneys also help families grow by assisting clients who wish to adopt a child. While some fairly recent changes in the Virginia Code have made such parental placements easier to accomplish than in the past, pitfalls yet remain. Parents looking to adopt should be well aware of the procedures--and risks--involved. There are also alternatives to adoption. An RRMDK family lawyer can help sort out the options and explain the procedures, requirements, and risks in plain English, then help to make your choice a reality.
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