More than 67% of newlyweds believe the most serious conflict in their first year of marriage is over money.

Whether dealing with an uncontested or contested divorce, the application of Virginia's child support guidelines, or the enforcement of a child custody order, families involved in family law and domestic disputes in Virginia need both personal and professional support through times that are highly emotional, but require calm and reasoned decision-making. At The Maddox Law Firm, P.C. we represent the interests of husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, children and grandparents in the following areas of Virginia family and divorce law:

• Child abduction issues under the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA), Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJA), Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, and International Child Abduction Remedies Act (ICARA)
• Military divorce and military retirement pay under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA)
• Domestic assault, domestic violence, physical child abuse, psychological abuse, sexual assault and rape, restraining order violations, stalking and harassment
• Child custody, legal custody, physical custody, visitation, and enforcement,
• Child support, spousal support, child support arrearages, child support enforcement, temporary spousal maintenance, indefinite term spousal maintenance
• Premarital agreements and prenuptial agreements
• Separation and property settlement agreements
• Equitable distribution of marital assets and marital debts
• International Family Law Cases
• Appeals & Appellate Practice

For an in-depth discussion of a variety of issues affecting Virginia families please read on.

To learn more about the Virginia family law and divorce lawyers at The Maddox Law Firm, P.C. please contact us today.  For further information about a variety of legal topics please visit our E-Newsletter.

Our office is conveniently located in Vienna, near Tyson's Corner in Northern Virginia, and we routinely handle cases in the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun and Prince William, as well as in the city of Alexandria.  We also accept cases in nearly all other Virginia jurisdictions, and we have represented clients in the counties of Albemarle, Augusta, Caroline, Frederick, Goochland, King George, Middlesex, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Stafford and Spotsylvania, as well as in the cities of Fredericksburg and Winchester.

Family Law - An Overview

Family law is the term applied to the laws and rules developed regarding family relationships. Family law rules define not only the relationships between members of a family but also between a family and society as a whole. More than any other area of the law, family law reflects the values society shares regarding how people who are related should treat each other. When you are faced with an important life decision regarding a key family relationship, the advice and assistance of a family law attorney often proves crucial to your understanding of the issues involved and your satisfaction with the ultimate outcome of your family law matter.

Typically, family law attorneys assist people in making and breaking family relationships. Specific areas of representation include marriage and relationship planning, divorce, paternity, child custody, and child support. Some family law attorneys also provide assistance in the area of adoption.

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Child Support

There are millions of divorced parents who pay or receive child support. Federal legislation and uniform state laws exist to make enforcement and collection of child support easier for America's single parents. Because every state uses its own guidelines for establishing child support and each has various methods to set support amounts and recover support when it is overdue, it is often important to consult with a family law attorney who is familiar with the child support guidelines and child support enforcement laws in your state. If you have questions about the child support laws in your state, the rules for child support collection and enforcement that apply to your particular situation, or the process to establish paternity, contact a family law attorney at our firm to schedule a consultation.

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Divorce

Deciding to pursue divorce is one of the most difficult and emotional decisions you will ever make, particularly if you have children. Divorce also involves financial matters that must be resolved and legal issues that must be addressed. A family law attorney at our firm can help you to understand the basic issues involved in divorce and to use a rational approach to the divorce process.

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Custody and Visitation

When parents divorce, it is important to learn about the child custody and visitation options that are available and the legal standards that apply. In many cases, divorcing couples can ultimately agree on custody and visitation issues without the need for a court order. When an agreement cannot be reached, knowledgeable advice and representation from a family law attorney can often make the difference.

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Marriage

Marriage is a voluntary, private contract between two adults. While it is a personal and emotional commitment, it is also a legal relationship that changes the legal status of both parties. A family law attorney at our firm can help you to understand the legal technicalities of marriage.

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Family Law Resource Links

American Bar Association - Family Law Section
The ABA's Section of Family Law's Web site is designed for general use by the public. The Web site contains tables and summaries addressing differences in state laws and requirements for divorce, child support, and other important family law issues.

The Legal Information Institute - Family Law
The Legal Information Institute (LII) is known internationally as a leading provider of public legal information. The LII's Family Law section contains statutes, case law, and articles covering a variety of family law topics.

Office of Child Support Enforcement
The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) is the division of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) responsible for administering the Child Support Enforcement Program (CSE). The CSE is a federal/state/local partnership to help families by promoting family self-sufficiency and child well-being. The CSE offers services related to locating non-custodial parents, establishing paternity, establishing support orders, and collecting support payments. The CSE also offers services for non-custodial parents.

Child Welfare Information Gateway
Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse (NAIC), the Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families.

Children's Rights Council
A nonprofit devoted to helping kids experience the frequent, meaningful, and continuing contact with two parents and extended family that a child would normally have during a marriage.

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