Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach Family Law, Built Around Your Life

Clear guidance for divorce, custody, support, and military family matters across Hampton Roads.

When family issues feel overwhelming, you deserve clear advice and a steady plan. Our Virginia Beach family law attorneys help with divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, property division, and protective orders across Hampton Roads. Whether you’re a longtime resident or stationed at Naval Station Norfolk or Oceana, we tailor strategies to your schedule, your budget, and your goals. Call today to speak with a local lawyer who knows the courts, the process, and how to move your case forward.

We focus on the issues that matter most to Virginia Beach families: divorce, military divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, property division, protective orders, adoption, and paternity. Each case is different, so we explain your rights in plain English and map a path that fits your life here in Hampton Roads. Explore each service to see timelines, expected costs, and realistic outcomes.

Virginia Beach Divorce

To file for divorce in Virginia, at least one spouse must have been a Virginia resident for six months—often satisfied by active-duty stationing. Many couples choose a no-fault path after living separate and apart for the required period; others proceed on fault grounds such as adultery, cruelty, or desertion. We’ll confirm where to file, how long your case may take, and whether a property settlement agreement can shorten the process and reduce conflict.

Military Family Law

Military families face unique legal questions—especially around deployments, PCS orders, and retirement benefits. We draft parenting plans that survive ops tempo, advise on SCRA stays, and divide military pensions and TSP correctly under federal and Virginia law. From DFAS direct pay and SBP elections to LES documentation, our team understands the details that protect service members and spouses in Virginia Beach and the Norfolk area.

Custody & Parenting Plans That Fit Real Schedules

Courts look to the best interests of the child, and practical schedules matter. We design parenting plans that account for ship schedules, shift work, school calendars, and travel between Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake. Plans can include virtual visitation during deployments, holiday rotations, and clear exchange locations to minimize stress. If relocation becomes an issue, we help you navigate notice rules and present solid evidence to the court.

Child Support & Spousal Support, Explained Simply

Support orders are built on guidelines, evidence, and good preparation. We gather the right financial documents, calculate guideline child support—including shared custody scenarios—and explain when judges may deviate. For spousal support, we address income, need, standard of living, marriage length, and fault issues, then propose fair amounts and durations. If circumstances change, we help you modify orders the right way and at the right time.

Virginia Beach Courts & Process

Most custody, visitation, support, and paternity matters begin in Virginia Beach Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, while divorce is filed in Circuit Court. We map your case from intake through filing, temporary orders, discovery, mediation, trial if needed, and post-decree modifications. Expect clear timelines, proactive communication, and local insight into how judges and clerks handle forms, hearings, and deadlines.

From the first contact with Randall, McClenney, Daniels & Dunn, everything went smoothly, any questions or concerns were answered very well, and the responses were pretty fast. I hope I never have to use their services again BUT if I did, I would definitely be well taken care of and that is all anyone can ask for. – M Tolano