Glen Allen, Virginia Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts and Family Law Attorneys
Hall & Hall, PLC
4323 Cox Road, Suite 100Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
USA
(804) 897-1515
www.hallandhallfamilylaw.com
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Law Firm Overview
Hall & Hall helps every client involved in divorce or family law proceedings find the most suitable solution for their needs. At the offices of Hall & Hall, PLC, in Midlothian and Glen Allen, Virginia, our family law attorneys guide clients through divorce and other family law matters. We also protect families by drafting pre-nuptial agreements and creating effective estate plans. If you would like to meet with a lawyer from our firm, please contact our Richmond offices and schedule a meeting.
When you approach our Richmond family lawyers with questions about child custody laws, spousal support, or the many other concerns that accompany divorce, family law, and prenuptial agreements and estate planning, we will help you find the solution that is most economical in terms of stress, time, and expense, while still effectively protecting your interests. For a consultation about your legal needs, contact our Chesterfield or West End law office and make an appointment to meet with an attorney.
The attorneys at our Virginia Family Law Firm have been serving families from their Richmond area offices since 1969. Our lawyers include Phoebe Hall, who has served as a Substitute Judge in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court and a Judge Pro Tempore in the Circuit Court, Franklin Hall, a former member of the Virginia General Assembly, Julie Cillo, who has published numerous articles on family law and lectured on family law issues, and Melissa VanZile, who has contributed to the Domestic Relations Bench/Bar Conference. Supported by a talented staff, our Richmond family law attorneys are powerful advocates on behalf of our clients.
Practice Areas
Additional Practice Areas: Spousal Support, Grandparents’ Rights, Parental Rights, Equitable Distribution, Property Settlement Agreements, Negotiated Divorce, Living Trusts, Medical Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, General Powers of Attorney, Estate Inventories,
Practice Areas Description
Hall & Hall provides legal services and representation in the following areas of law:Divorce
The Richmond divorce lawyers at Hall & Hall, PLC, guide clients through the difficult phases of divorce, always working hard to protect their interests and to find the most efficient and cost-effective solution possible. If you are considering divorce or your spouse has made it clear that he or she is planning on a divorce, you should take early action to protect your rights and learn about options available to you. Our lawyers have a record of success in and out of Virginia courts. We are creative and assertive negotiators and powerful trial lawyers, with the experience needed to see that your rights are protected throughout the divorce process. Our attorneys do everything possible to successfully resolve cases out of court, however, if negotiations fail, you can rely on our trial attorneys to protect you in a court of law.
Child Custody
Every parent and child involved in a divorce is concerned about the impact of temporary and final custody and visitation decrees on their relationships and the welfare of the children. Children need to know that their parents will still be there after the divorce, and need answers to their questions about home, school, and family finances. The Virginia courts recognize joint custody, sole custody, and shared custody. We will help you understand the differences in each arrangement and how your family may be affected by the type of custody in your divorce decree. If you have questions about your rights as a parent or how your child’s best interests can be protected, contact our Richmond area family law office and arrange a consultation with an attorney from our firm.
Child Support
The Code of Virginia sets guidelines which determine child support obligations, taking into consideration each parent’s income, health insurance, day care, the time the child spends with each parent, support obligation for other children, alimony, and possibly other factors. Support calculations are not necessarily easy; you need a skilled attorney to analyze any complexities that warrant consideration. In addition, Virginia courts may deviate from the guidelines and you need an experienced attorney to demonstrate why there should or should not be a deviation. Our attorneys will always help parents work through questions of support, custody, and visitation in the most cooperative setting possible. Parents can come to an agreement that deviates from the guidelines, however, the court is not bound by such an agreement, so it must be well supported and carefully drafted.
Alimony
In the state of Virginia, alimony, now known as “spousal support”, is granted to either the husband or wife, depending on several factors, including length of the marriage, age, health, earning capacity, and education. At Hall & Hall, we will help you evaluate all relevant factors. Homemaker responsibilities during and after the marriage, insurance policies, hidden debt or assets, and your lifestyle during your marriage all should be considered in your final settlement. If you would like to meet with one of our attorneys to discuss alimony, contact our Richmond family law firm and arrange a consultation. An agreement or decree may be changed at a later date, if circumstances change, but the terms of the initial divorce order will have a major effect on the court’s decision in any modification request. It is important that from the time of your initial separation you have the advice of a lawyer on Virginia alimony law.
Parental Rights
Often people involved in divorce are concerned about their right to maintain parent-child or grandparent-child relationships, live in the family home, receive spousal support or child support, or retain possession of property they brought into the marriage. If you would like to discuss your rights under Virginia law with a divorce lawyer, contact our Richmond family law attorneys to arrange a consultation.
Grandparents’ Rights
Virginia gives little legal protection to grandparents applying for visitation over the objection of parents, and grandparents have to be careful not to further erode their relationship by turning to the courts too quickly. It’s wise to speak with an attorney if you are considering legal action to assert your rights as a grandparent.
Children’s Rights
Children have the general right that all decrees and settlements must be made so that they are in the best interests of the child. A judge can appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a child, order mental health evaluations, or speak with a child in determining what is in the child’s best interests.
Division of Property
When a separation and divorce occurs, permanent financial decisions must be made. Be very careful how you make these decisions. They can have a LIFELONG effect on the quality of your life. If you have questions about your division of property / divorce settlement, contact our firm and arrange a consultation. Attorneys at our Richmond area family law firm will help you do a careful and complete assessment of the financial assets involved in your divorce, including personal property, the home, investments, retirement plans, hidden assets, income, health insurance, and business stock or partnerships.
In Virginia, division of property by the court is called “equitable distribution”. Assets can be considered by the court to be “marital”, “separate”, or “hybrid”. Marital property and the marital portion of hybrid property will be divided. The date of acquisition will be used to determine the classification of property. The valuation and classification may involve appraisals, tax assessments, or expert opinions. Other factors considered include the monetary and non-monetary contributions of each party, the duration of the marriage, tax implications, and circumstances contributing to the divorce.
Collaborative Law
Collaborative / negotiated divorce involves you, your spouse, and an attorney for each party. Your lawyer may be involved by counseling you, speaking for you, or crafting solutions. There may be a four-way conference, at the end of which you and your spouse have worked out the terms of your divorce. The parties may jointly work with outside mental health or financial counselors to investigate questions concerning child custody or finances. Our firm is an innovator in Virginia collaborative family law. If you would like to speak with one of our divorce lawyers about minimizing the length of time, economic cost, and emotional scarring caused by divorce through an independent agreement or alternative dispute resolution, contact our Richmond family law firm.
Mediation
If you and your spouse have some differences, perhaps details concerning custody, child support, spousal support, or property division, and you would like help resolving them, mediation may be a good choice. You go as a couple to a trained and neutral mediator, discuss the issues with fair and full disclosure, come to a decision, and the mediator writes up the agreement. Our firm’s attorneys serve as mediators, or represent clients during the mediation process.
Estate Planning
Our Richmond estate planning attorneys assist clients through the preparation, execution, and administration of estate planning documents. If you would like to discuss your needs or concerns, contact our offices in Midlothian or Glen Allen and arrange a consultation with an experienced lawyer. Even if you have few financial assets, through a living will, will, and power of attorney, you are able to make your wishes known, binding the probate court to pass your property and heirlooms to your intended heirs, and giving your family and medical providers directions in case of your incapacity.
You may want to reassure your children or your parents that your second marriage will not put their heritage at risk. Perhaps you are concerned about the financial responsibility of a child or in-law, or the cost of your impending nursing home care. We may be able to suggest ways to resolve these issues, allowing you to enjoy your family without nagging financial concerns. Documents which we can prepare for you and your family include:
* Pre-nuptial agreements
* Wills
* Trusts
* Living trusts
* Medical powers of attorney
* Living wills
* General powers of attorney
* Probate documents, estate inventories and accounting
We also offer a full range of family law and divorce services. We are committed to helping Virginia families find the best solutions to issues involving estate planning and divorce.
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