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Family Law & Divorce

Navigating Through Family Troubles

Divorce and its resulting legal issues can be difficult to navigate without the assistance of an experienced advisor. Our attorneys at Wolcott Rivers Gates keep up-to-date on the latest family law trends and changes in state law, and we are prepared to be your advocates as you face a multitude of challenges.

Our attorneys approach every family matter with compassion, integrity and a focus on personal service. We understand what you are going through and know you need a strong ally to stand by your side.

Contact our family law team in Virginia Beach at 888-341-7957 to discuss your family situation and legal needs.

How We Can Help

When you're going through a divorce, it's sometimes difficult to envision the future. One of our experienced attorneys can help you examine your finances, property, assets and your life with your children, in order to establish a positive arrangement for you. We can assist you with:

  • Contested and uncontested divorce
  • Military divorces (serving the families of Norfolk Naval Station, Little Creek Amphibious Base, NAS Oceana, Dam Neck, Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, Camp Perry, Fort Eustis, and Langley AFB)
  • Property division (equitable distribution) and asset allocation
  • Valuing pensions, assets and small businesses
  • Child custody matters
  • Child support
  • Spousal support
  • Support modifications
  • Dividing family businesses
  • Separation agreements
  • Marital agreements (prenuptial and postnuptial)
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • Collaborative divorce
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
  • Complex divorce litigation

Wolcott Rivers Gates is a highly reputable law firm that has served the Hampton Roads community for more than 100 years. Our lawyers have seen countless families through divorce, child custody disputes and other family law matters. Contact our established firm for trusted guidance.

Attorneys

W. Brantley Basnight, III
Adam M. Carroll
Jennifer E. Damelio
Cheshire I'Anson Eveleigh
Edward W. Wolcott, Jr.
Brandon H. Zeigler

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