Family Law and Divorce Law Office in Virginia

Law Office of Raymond B. Benzinger, P.C.

10605 Judicial Drive, Suite A-6 Fairfax, Virginia 22201 USA

 (703) 383-1336
 (703) 383-1366

www.benzingerlawfirm.com
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Law Firm Overview

The Law Office of Raymond B. Benzinger offer wisdom that comes from a long experience. Your case is viewed from many perspectives to fully protect your interests while striving for a positive solution for all involved. All aspects of divorce and family law, serving clients in Fairfax, Arlington and surrounding northern Virginia are covered.

Legal solutions that avoid a costly and contentious court battle are favored by Mr. Benzinger. Not only are settlements less expensive, less time-consuming but markedly less stressful as well. Especially when children are involved, an uncontested divorce or mediated agreement is usually less traumatic for them.

In times when litigation is inevitable, Raymond Benzinger, a skilled and determined trial lawyer, enables you to stand your ground and force a fair and reasonable resolution. Mr. Benzinger personally handles cases from the initial consultation to the final resolution. Contact the Law Office of Raymond B. Benzinger, P.C., in Fairfax.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Virginia Divorce

Custody disputes, complex marital assets or strong emotions are not necessarily a barrier to an out-of-court divorce solution. Raymond Benzinger is a skilled courtroom lawyer, but he has found that clients are happiest in the long run when they leave the judges out of it and commit to forging an agreement.


- Military Divorce

There are attributes to a divorce in which either spouse is a military member that are different from those without military members. Military divorce has its own unique challenges that require the skills of an experienced Fairfax military divorce lawyer. If you are considering divorce and you or your spouse is a military member, consider an attorney who understands the special circumstances of military families.


- High Asset Divorce

Having many assets or high-valued assets such as real estate, stocks or personal property, often creates complicated issues during the divorce process. High asset divorce should not be left to an inexperienced attorney to handle. You deserve to come out of a divorce with your fair share and need an experienced Fairfax high asset divorce attorney to represent you.


- Property Division/Property Settlement

In the area of property division and property settlement, experience is a major advantage. Seasoned attorneys know what is possible, what is reasonable and unreasonable, and what strategies are most likely to ensure their clients receive what they want and what they are entitled to.


- Retirement and Investment Accounts

Your golden years of retirement can be all the more enjoyable if you have financial security. With proper planning, your retirement plan and investment accounts can provide you the funding and security you need. Attorney Raymond B. Benzinger offers experienced legal help to families throughout northern Virginia who are interested in creating comprehensive retirement plans.


- Alimony (Spousal Support)

Will there be alimony in your divorce? How much and for how long? While child support is dictated by a strict state formula, spousal support is not. It is awarded at the discretion of a circuit court judge — or by agreement between the parties.


- Post Divorce Modifications

While each party involved with drafting a divorce decree make efforts to create a workable result, life and circumstances change. And sometimes, these changes are substantial and require you or your ex-spouse to reevaluate the current court orders. Should the need for divorce modification arise, the Law Office of Raymond B. Benzinger can provide the legal assistance you need.


- Child Custody & Child Support

There are many considerations in determining custody of your children and the details of parenting arrangements. Attorney Raymond B. Benzinger can advise on how the court would likely rule, avoiding unnecessary litigation and allowing you to focus on what you can control.


- Child Support Modifications

Your life, including your income and other financial factors, can change. As the parent responsible for paying or receiving child support, these changes may require a modification to your ordered child support payments. The Law Office of Raymond B. Benzinger provides experienced representation to parents in need of changes to child support payments.


- Visitation Rights

The Law Office of Raymond B. Benzinger frequently gets calls from grandparents and other relatives who have been denied visitation by one or both parents. There is no grandparents' rights statute in Virginia, per se, but Mr. Benzinger may be able to help.


- Grandparents-Rights

Grandparents can have a special role in their grandchildren's lives. What happens when the child's parent or other circumstances prevent you from spending time with your grandchildren?


- Fathers-Rights

Both parents of a child have the right to make important rearing decisions in that child's life. Simply because one of the parents is the custodial parent does not mean they have full control of all decisions and do not have to notify the noncustodial parent. In fact, the custodial parent has an obligation to notify the noncustodial parent of any significant changes in the child's life.


- Relocation

Moving is normal during the course of a person's lifetime. However, when child custody is a factor, moving is not something that can generally be done without concern to all parties involved. While a noncustodial parent can generally move whenever and wherever they want, the custodial parent must notify the noncustodial parent if they are relocating. There are certain requirements both parties should be aware of. An experienced Arlington parental relocation attorney can explain to you how this affects your individual case.


- Premarital Agreements

People who believed in their heart they would be married forever nonetheless end up in divorce. It happens. A premarital agreement is not a comment on the foundations of your marriage. It is a practical and prudent contract that provides peace of mind and avoids unnecessary litigation.


- Protective Orders/Domestic Violence

The Law Office of Raymond B. Benzinger can help battered spouses, unmarried partners or other family members obtain a permanent protective order or restraining order for their own safety and to protect the children. He also represents those who are unjustly accused of assault. The no-contact order is a draconian remedy that not only prevents a parent from seeing his/her own kids, but sets the stage for further criminal charges of violating the order.


- Modifications & Enforcement

As time goes by, the need to go to court to enforce or change the terms of the custody agreement, child support order or alimony may arise. With 25 years of experience in family law in Northern Virginia, attorney Raymond B. Benzinger can forcefully advocate for your position.


- Mediation/Conciliation/ADR

Litigation is expensive and emotionally taxing, with winners and losers. Even negotiation can be adversarial, with lawyers on each side angling for advantage. In alternative dispute resolution (ADR), a neutral person keeps the focus on a fair and efficient agreement.


- Appeals

Even if your divorce, child custody case or juvenile court proceeding has been decided, it is not necessarily over. You may have grounds to appeal a ruling that was not in your favor to obtain a new hearing and re-state your case. Your adversary may be disappointed and desire a review of the legal principles involved.


- Juvenile Court

In Virginia, any person under 18 years of age is considered a juvenile. The juvenile and domestic relations district court hears matters such as criminal or traffic cases involving juveniles. It also handles other family matters including custody, support and visitation, family abuse cases, cases of child abuse or neglect by an adult, and criminal cases where the defendant and alleged victim are family or household members.

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