Springfield Virginia Family Law Attorney

Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C

5501 Backlick Road, Suite 220
Springfield, Virginia 22151
USA

(703) 962-1829 or (866) 494-2620

(703) 256-3467

www.beckerberrylaw.com

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Law Firm Overview

The attorneys at Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C., seek effective resolutions for your legal challenges. Our firm is a trusted legal resource for individuals, families and corporate clients across Northern Virginia. Larry E. Becker and Lynn E. Berry, two of our partners, each apply 30 years of experience in the effort to resolve divorces and other family law problems as favorably and efficiently as possible. We are a strong, committed representation that would protect your interests in your divorce. We are a dependable counsel relating to other issues such as a marital agreement or family adoption. Our firm also offers proven counsel in other important legal areas. We invite you to visit our companion web site for information on our services in business transactions and litigation, personal injury, tax law, and estate planning.

Focused on your needs, Mr. Becker and Ms. Berry lead a versatile, caring family law practice. We take pride in our ability to clearly explain relevant laws, present viable solutions and resolve most disputes through negotiation. We assist individuals in the resolution of issues associated with separation and divorce through the mediation process. When litigation is necessary, however, we will use our litigation experience to advocate on your behalf.

For counsel and resourceful solutions on critical family issues such as child custody, visitation and support, including the development of a detailed parenting plan carefully designed to protect your important relationships, we are here to help. Our lawyers are prepared to deal with the complex issues surrounding real estate and property division. With many years of service to people in communities in Virginia, from Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford and Manassas to Arlington, McLean and Alexandria, and from Great Falls to Lorton and Dumfries, we have a strong grasp of the issues unique to military families and government employees and retirees.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Divorce

Becker, Kellogg & Berry attorneys are accomplished, and have credentials that speak for themselves. We are caring and empathetic, someone you can talk to about the many challenges associated with separation and divorce.

- Child Custody

At Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C., we work with men and women who want the best for their children. Our focus is on helping you negotiate the legal processes that help your family relationships stay intact.

- Child Support

State guidelines for child support for salaried employees are relatively clear-cut. The family law attorneys at Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C., provide reliable guidance on the child support you can expect to pay or receive in a "typical" Virginia divorce settlement. If you need to seek or contest spousal support or you or your spouse is self-employed, the outcome may be dependent on the knowledge and skill of your lawyer.

- Property Settlements

Separation and divorce present major emotional challenges that can make dealing with critical financial concerns overwhelming. For families with children, their well-being may overshadow other considerations. You may well need a proven, focused attorney to help you reach a property settlement that protects your best interests.

- Property Division

Dividing property or pensions requires an individual evaluation of your particular circumstances. There is no standard answer to whether you will be able to divide your spouse's pensions. The laws surrounding pension division are complicated. We will handle the complex task of determining what may properly be subject to division after a divorce or separation. We will evaluate information beyond basic statements to ensure that you are getting an accurate picture of the finances.

- Military Divorce

If you or your spouse is in the military, getting a divorce can be complicated by military or federal laws. An experienced divorce lawyer will make the process easier by explaining rules that apply to military divorces and will help determine the appropriate court to file for divorce. Attempting a military divorce without a lawyer will be time consuming and stressful.

- Collaborative Law

In collaborative law parties agree to mutually resolve all disputed issues. If you and your spouse want to work together, collaborative law provides the process to do so. While mediation is another option, the collaborative process is a newer alternative to litigation.

- Government Retirement Plan

For many people facing divorce, division of pensions and retirement accounts are critical issues. For decades, the attorneys of Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C., have been a trusted resource for men and women who need to understand their legal rights and prepare for life after divorce.

- Marital Fraud

Marital fraud, or the intentional hiding of assets, will result in punishment by the court. The problem is that marital fraud can be difficult to detect. An experienced lawyer can recognize situations where marital fraud may be present.

- Adoptions

Our domestic relations attorneys have experience helping families complete all procedures required for a stepparent or relative to legally adopt a child and gain full parental rights.

- Prenuptial and Marital Agreement

In addition to sealing an emotional bond, marriage has vast financial implications, and we apply our experience and skill to help people attain needed asset protection. At Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C., our extensive knowledge of business law, taxation and estate planning, in addition to domestic relations law, allow us to help you develop a sound prenuptial or other marital agreement.

- Divorce Mediation

The fact that you and your spouse cannot currently agree on issues critical to settling your divorce does not have to mean you are in for a lengthy, emotionally and financially draining court case.