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Fairfax County Family Law Attorneys
Family lawyers in Fairfax County provide sound legal advice, protect their clients’ rights, negotiate settlements, and advocate for their clients in court proceedings. If you need help from a family lawyer attorney in Fairfax County, then take action by scheduling a confidential consultation with DiPietro Law Group, LLC. Put our 60+ years of combined legal experience to work for you. Our team of experienced family law attorneys in McLean and Leesburg provide a level of service and representation that makes every client feel valued and heard.
In Northern Virginia, the family law attorneys with DiPietro Law Group handle divorce cases and more.
During or after a divorce, if a dispute arises over spousal support, child custody, child support, or parental visitation, then a family lawyer will:
Offer guidance and essential legal insight Explain and protect your rights Negotiate for an out-of-court settlement Represent you in court, if necessary Ensure that you meet legal deadlines and requirements
Legal issues, such as custody battles and disagreements over spousal support, are sensitive and deeply personal. A Fairfax County family law attorney with our firm will provide an impartial perspective while providing options and a path toward resolution. If your divorce becomes contentious, we will be a calm voice in the chaos while advocating for your best interests.
Ending a marriage is not easy. We ensure that our clients are treated impartially and appropriately throughout the divorce process.
Nothing is more important than your children. When you seek custody, the DiPietro Law Group, LLC will advocate aggressively on your behalf.
Dividing marital property is challenging. We ensure the division of property in your divorce is accurate and fair.
We help Northern Virginia couples create the premarital contracts they need. We also review, modify, and enforce prenuptial agreements.
Postnuptial agreements signed after a wedding are essentially identical to prenuptial agreements. We can prepare the agreement you need.
Spousal support is determined by each ex-partner’s income, assets, and circumstances. If you need spousal support or you’re paying too much, call us.
When you contact DiPietro Law Group, LLC about domestic violence, we’ll seek a restraining order and help you determine your next step.
To seek child support, you must request a court order compelling the other parent to pay. We’ll fight for the amount you need.
A mistake in a family law case can have long-term implications for your family. We assist clients with family law appeals.
Whether you’re adopting or placing a child for adoption, DiPietro Law Group, LLC can help you understand and comply with adoption laws.
In a military divorce, you’ll need a divorce attorney who knows the rules governing military jurisdictions and benefits.
High-net-worth divorces involve unique challenges. Our divorce attorneys understand those challenges and are ready to help you.
How We Serve Northern Virginia
DiPietro Law Group, LLC offers comprehensive family law services to residents of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, Leesburg, Manassas, McLean, Reston, and all other surrounding localities.
In addition to divorce cases, our team of experienced Northern Virginia lawyers represent clients in the following matters: Fighting for their child’s custody Seeking child support or spousal support Needing to modify or enforce a court order Preparing a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement Planning to adopt a child
Don’t risk your future or your family’s future with an inexperienced or ineffective family law attorney. Put our 60 years of combined legal experience to work for you and your loved ones. DiPietro Law Group, LLC understands Virginia law and has successfully guided hundreds of clients through difficult and challenging legal matters.
If you have questions about a family law issue, then now is the time to schedule a no-cost, confidential consultation with a Fairfax County family lawyer at DiPietro Law Group, LLC. You can reach us by calling our offices in McLean or Leesburg at (703) 570-8353 or by filling out a quick contact form.
The Steps You Should Take Before Filing for Divorce
Before filing for divorce in Northern Virginia, or if your spouse has already filed for divorce, take the following steps to protect yourself and prepare for a Virginia divorce proceeding:
- Gather the pertinent paperwork and documents. You’ll need copies of insurance policies, vehicle titles, deeds, recent tax returns, bank statements, and other financial records. Make a list of the assets you own jointly and those you own personally and separately.
- As soon as you know you are divorcing, open a new bank account in your name only. This is important since you need to be able to access funds to cover certain expenses and apply for new credit cards. Please note that while you can open new accounts, you may still be jointly liable for any balance on joint accounts until they are paid off and closed.
- Change the passwords on your computer(s), tablet(s), and other electronic devices.
- Schedule a free, confidential consultation with a Fairfax County family law attorney at DiPietro Law Group, PLLC. An attorney will explain how Virginia law applies to your case, and we’ll work diligently for the best possible outcome.
Joe DiPietro is the Founder of DiPietro Law Group, LLC. He is an experienced family law attorney in Virginia and litigator with an extensive background handling complex cases involving divorce, custody, paternity, property division, child support, alimony, modification, contempt, pre-marital agreements, separation, property settlement agreements, and international parental abduction matters pursuant to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. His ability to approach serious legal and emotional problems his clients face in a level-headed, professional, and courteous manner has proven to provide positive and excellent results for his clients
How You Can Prevail in Your Child’s Custody Case
If you’re contesting the custody of your child, here’s how you can put yourself in the best position to prevail:
- A proper environment is imperative: Demonstrate to the court that you can meet the child’s physical and emotional needs, offer a supportive and stable home, and are financially capable of maintaining this environment.
- Prioritize your child’s best interests: Show the court that your child custody request is in the child’s best interests, not just your own.
- Demonstrate your commitment and involvement: Be actively involved in your child’s life, education, and extracurricular activities. Adhere to court orders and visitation schedules.
- Cooperate with the other parent: Take steps to cooperate with your child’s other parent. Avoid criticism and acrimony, and be open to co-parenting arrangements
- Retain experienced and effective legal representation: A Fairfax child custody lawyer at DiPietro Law Group, PLLC will help prepare your custody case and represent you in court.
The attorneys at DiPietro Law Group, LLC have the experience and track record of success you need. With more than 60 years of combined family law experience, our legal team has handled more than one thousand cases for our clients and their families in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, Leesburg, Manassas, McLean, Reston, and all other surrounding localities.
Whether you are going through a divorce, fighting for your child’s custody, or seeking to adopt a child, the team at DiPietro Law Group, LLC will help you make informed decisions. We maintain open lines of communication from your initial consultation until the resolution of your case.
Wherever you are in Northern Virginia, you can trust the team at DiPietro Law Group, LLC will provide you with sound legal guidance and insights that are pertinent to your particular situation. We offer virtual meetings, which can be conducted online or over the phone, allowing you to speak with a Northern Virginia family law attorney at your convenience.
Family law issues are inherently sensitive and personal. At DiPietro Law Group, LLC, we understand how difficult and emotionally draining a divorce or custody dispute can be. This is why, at our firm, you’ll never be “brushed off” or treated like just another client. All consultations are completely free and confidential. Every client at DiPietro Law Group, LLC receives professionalism, courtesy, and the utmost personal consideration and respect.
Attorney Joe DiPietro, founder of DiPietro Law Group, LLC, is joined by a diverse and talented team of family law attorneys, including John P. Lavinus IV, Joseph T. Patton, and Tina D. Crouch. Altogether, the attorneys at DiPietro Law Group have 60+ years of combined legal experience helping individuals and families with complex and challenging legal matters.
If you decide to file for divorce in Northern Virginia, then it is imperative to take the necessary steps to protect yourself and your future. An experienced divorce lawyer with DiPietro Law Group, LLC can help and will advocate effectively on your behalf. If you need a Northern Virginia family law attorney now or in the future, contact DiPietro Law Group, LLC at 703-570-8353 or fill out a quick contact form to schedule a no-cost, confidential consultation.
We Defend and Represent Survivors of Domestic Violence
The Department of Health and Human Services reports that 25 percent of the women in this nation have been targets of domestic abuse at least once in their lives. Every year in the U.S., law enforcement agencies receive reports of nearly one million domestic violence incidents.
Women are at a higher risk, but domestic violence can affect men, women, children, and even a family’s pets. The law defines domestic violence as behavior in which one individual, using coercion or force, establishes control over one or more other persons.
We recognize how domestic violence damages both victims and those wrongly accused. A domestic violence lawyer at DiPietro Law Group, LLC will work swiftly to help you take reasonable precautions. If you are a domestic violence victim or have been accused of domestic violence, contact DiPietro Law Group, LLC to learn how we can help. Our consultations are free and confidential.
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We Prepare Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Couples in Virginia can avoid most family law disputes by preparing a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. Prenuptial agreements are legal and financial documents that partners create with the help of a family law attorney and agree to before getting married.
In Virginia, prenuptial agreements can help address, in advance, potential disputes that may arise if a marriage ends in divorce. A “prenup” lets both marriage partners protect their personal property, gain protection from the other’s debts, and even agree on the alimony amount in the event of divorce.
A postnuptial agreement, in contrast, is signed by both spouses at any time after the wedding. A postnuptial agreement can address virtually identical issues to a prenuptial agreement. If you need a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement created or reviewed, or if you have questions or concerns regarding prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, schedule a no-cost consultation with a McLean family law attorney at DiPietro Law Group, LLC.
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