You are not required to have an attorney for a Virginia divorce, but an experienced family law attorney can help you achieve a much better property and support settlement and custody arrangement, as well as make the process much less stressful. If your spouse has an attorney, you should, too.
Many general practice attorneys offer family law services, but an attorney who focuses exclusively on family law is likely to have more in-depth knowledge of the law and experience in domestic courts. That translates to better advice, more effective advocacy, and the best results for you.
The duration of a divorce depends on the complexity of the case, and whether the divorce is contested or uncontested. A simple, uncontested divorce may take only a few months; a contested divorce with many issues in dispute may take well over a year or longer.
Like the duration of your divorce, the cost depends largely on how complex and contested the matter is. In general, the more fighting involved, the more expensive the divorce. We try to help you resolve your divorce through negotiation, resorting to fighting in court only when necessary to protect your interests.
If your spouse has served you with divorce papers, do not ignore them! You have a limited time in which to respond or risk your spouse getting to set the terms of your divorce. Call an experienced family law attorney immediately.
