Skilled legal guidance in the Shenandoah Valley and Hampton Roads regions
While many divorces can be very straightforward, contentious divorces or those involving large amounts of marital property can quickly become complicated. Parties to such divorces need seasoned legal representation to help protect their interests. This is especially true for the financially disadvantaged party in a divorce action.
At Alleman Law Group, PLC our experienced divorce lawyers know the divorce process and ways to protect the interests of our Staunton, VA area clients from start to finish.
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If you are going through a divorce where your spouse was the primary income generator, you may feel that you are at a distinct disadvantage. However, this is not necessarily the case. Virginia law takes steps to prevent one spouse from using financial advantage for leverage over the other in a divorce action. The law allows spouses to seek attorney fees, spousal and child support, and visitation and custody orders pendente lite (i.e., while the litigation is pending) during divorce proceedings. Divorce attorneys know obtaining such temporary relief during divorce litigation can be invaluable to the financially disadvantaged spouse. That is why we, the Staunton, VA divorce lawyers, aggressively pursue such relief when appropriate, to ensure our Staunton, VA clients have the resources to support themselves during litigation.
Divorce lawyer serving the Shenandoah Valley and Hampton Roads regions
While it may seem like a difficult thing to consider at the start of a marriage, separation agreements negotiated prior to marriage–often called prenuptial agreements–can be a wise decision. This is especially true in marriages where one or both spouses have substantial premarital assets. While spouses can also negotiate a separation prior to or during divorce proceedings, the emotional effects of divorce can make reaching an equitable settlement more difficult. Prenuptial agreements allow spouses to avoid these difficulties by planning for potential separation during calmer, less emotional times. A divorce attorney can negotiate and draft a comprehensive prenuptial agreement that can help couples avoid the possibility of a contentious divorce.
Consult an experienced divorce attorney today
Joseph W. Hood, Jr. & Associates (retired)/Alleman Law Group, PLC provides legal counsel in family law matters–including divorce, annulment, support, and custody matters–to clients throughout the Staunton, VA areas. We also provide services in estate planning, business formation, and real estate transactions. Call our office at 540-688-3544 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with the experienced divorce lawyers.