Fairfax

If you are going through a divorce involving a special needs child, you know it is complicated. When separating from your spouse, an experienced Fairfax divorce with special needs children lawyer can help. At Melone Hatley, P.C., our legal team has helped parents of special needs children navigate the divorce process for more than a …

People often associate trust and estate planning with death and feel like they can worry about these issues tomorrow. However, taking steps to ensure your legal affairs are in order can help you live your life without worrying about whether your family will be taken care of should the worst happen. A Fairfax trusts and …

Facing potential changes to your child support agreement in Virginia requires careful handling. At Melone Hatley, P.C., our Fairfax child support modifications lawyers will provide you with the expertise and support needed during this challenging time. Whether you need to adjust your child support agreement or respond to a request for changes from your child’s …

If you and your child’s other parent aren’t married and are raising your child separately, it’s important to work together on care and support. Both of you share responsibility for your child’s emotional and financial needs, no matter where you live. The parent who has custody typically provides day-to-day care, which includes the majority of …

The first step in a no-fault divorce in Virginia is for you and your spouse to legally separate. Separation in the state is simple, without the need to file any paperwork to start the process. Instead, your legal separation will begin once you start living separate lives, with the intent to permanently separate.  For example, …

The process of a military divorce differs from that of a civilian divorce in various ways. However, both types of divorce are stressful and emotional. If you are going through a military divorce, an experienced military divorce lawyer in Fairfax can help you through the steps of this complex process. At Melone Hatley, P.C., our …

When going through a divorce, spousal support will frequently be one of the most contentious aspects of your case. Virginia courts aim to make alimony decisions equitable based on state laws; however, both the spouse paying the support and the spouse receiving the support rarely believe the amount is fair. In order to ensure you …

In Virginia, if you are going through a child custody case, the custody and visitation schedule will be made by a judge. Hopefully, the decision will be made with your child’s best interests as the guiding principle.  These decisions are based on the circumstances and information available when the initial custody and visitation ruling is …

Divorces can be messy, take a long time to resolve, and cause significant stress. Because of this, you probably will not be eager to reopen old wounds by attempting to modify the terms of your divorce or custody and visitation agreement. However, sometimes, the circumstances of your life dictate that a change must be made. …

Entering into a child custody battle can create tumultuous emotions between co-parents. Losing custody of your child is devastating and is often a cause of concern for parents in this situation. You want to protect your parental rights, and you are scared that the custody arrangements may grant your ex-spouse sole custody, legal or physical. …

At Melone Hatley, P.C., our Fairfax family lawyers are here to listen and support you through your family law matters. From understanding your concerns to filing accurate paperwork, we’ll be with you every step of the way. Handling a family law case on your own is challenging, and any missteps might affect your loved ones. …

Divorce Divorce is one of the most stressful and costly events one can go through. Not only are you fighting for custody and visitation of your children, but you are also fighting child support, spousal support, and division of marital assets, including division of retirement and pension accounts. You will also be forced to divide …