Other Matters Affecting Families and Children

While much of the practices of the attorneys at Johnstone Law deals with legal issues that are related to divorce or separation, including child custody and visitation, child support, and spousal support, as a full-service family law firm, our attorneys also help clients in Southwestern Virginia with other types of family law matters.

Our family law attorneys understand that any legal situation affecting your family or child can be a stressful one. We are committed to educating you about the law that affects your situation, helping you know what to expect from the legal process, and working to achieve the outcome you need.

Virginia Family Law Services

In addition to divorces and related matters, the experienced attorneys at Johnstone Law advise and advocate for individuals in a range of other family law matters, including:

• Adoption, including stepparent adoption and adoptions from foster care
• Grandparents’ rights regarding child custody and visitation
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
• Juvenile and Domestic Relations (JDR) court matters relating to children in need of services or supervision
• JDR court matters relating to child abuse or neglect
• Protective orders in cases of spousal or intimate partner abuse and alleged child abuse
• Establishment of parentage (paternity)
• Termination of parental rights
• Representation in child protective services (CPS) appeals
• Domestic assault and battery defense

Work With an Competent, Compassionate Virginia Family Law Attorney

The attorneys at Johnstone Law offer families in Roanoke and throughout Southwest Virginia the benefit of over 30 years of combined experience in a broad spectrum of family law matters. Our practice is one of the few in the region with multiple attorneys dedicated exclusively to the needs of Virginia families and children. We take pride in helping our clients with the answers they need, and the compassion they deserve.