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OfficesFairfax | Manassas
Family Law Attorneys · Centreville, Virginia
You both want this done right. And you both want it done.
When a Centreville couple mostly agrees, the goal is simple: settle it cleanly, protect the kids, and not drag it out. We help you do exactly that, and when it is not so simple, we are ready for that too. Your case is filed in Fairfax County. Reach us when you are ready.
You set the pace, and we move when you are ready.
You Are Not Alone
Across Centreville, plenty of couples are working through this as calmly as they can. None of them do it alone, and you should not have to face it alone.
6 mo.
of Virginia residency before you can file
Va. Code § 20-97
6 mo.
apart finishes a no fault case with no minor children and an agreement
Va. Code § 20-91
Formula
both incomes run through one guideline to set child support
Va. Code § 20-108.2
50+
years of combined family law practice
Three Northern Virginia offices
What We Handle
Family law help for Centreville families.
Whether you and your spouse agree on almost everything or almost nothing, the path runs through the same court. Here is the work we take on along the way.
Looking for a family law attorney near Centreville? NOVA Legal Professionals helps Centreville clients with uncontested and contested divorce, separation agreements, custody, child support, and spousal support. Talk with an attorney at 571.260.0999.
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The matter you are working through.
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Contested Divorce
When agreement breaks down, a Fairfax judge has the final word. We prepare the case fully, keep settlement on the table, and try it when that is what your family needs.
When You Cannot Agree 02Equitable Distribution
Equal is not the standard in Virginia; fair is. We work the statutory factors so the property split reflects your particular marriage rather than a formula.
Fair, Not Equal 03Asset Division
The house, the vehicles, the savings, and the retirement, we sort marital from separate and value each piece so the division comes out clean and final.
The Marital Estate 04Separation Agreements
Often the smartest first step, sometimes a legal must. We draft your separation agreement so support, property, and the parenting plan are settled before you ever file.
First Protection 05Child Support
Virginia runs both parents' incomes through one guideline. We make sure the inputs are right, the custody schedule is counted, and the number that comes out is fair.
Guideline & Beyond 06Custody & Parenting
A parenting plan only works if it fits your real week. We shape custody and visitation around school, work, and the rhythm your children already keep.
Parenting Time 07Spousal Support
Spousal support fills a gap while a household resets. Whether you would pay or receive it, we work toward a fair figure and a fair length of time.
Maintenance 08Military Divorce
Plenty of Centreville families include a service member or federal employee. We divide the pension, the Thrift Savings Plan, and survivor benefits by their own rules.
Service MembersWhere Your Case Is Heard
Where a Centreville case is decided.
Centreville is part of Fairfax County, so a Centreville case runs through the county courts in downtown Fairfax. Both share the Fairfax County Courthouse at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, and which one you are in depends on what you are asking the court to do.
Circuit Court
Fairfax County Circuit Court
19th Judicial Circuit
HearsThe divorce, and how marital property and debt get divided.
DecidesEquitable distribution, with support and custody when they sit inside the divorce.
WhereDowntown Fairfax at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, east along Route 66.
NoteAn uncontested case here is largely paperwork once the waiting period is met.
J&DR Court
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
Family matters outside a divorce
HearsCustody, parenting time, child support, and protective orders on their own.
StartMost cases open at the Court Services Unit intake before any hearing.
WhereInside the same Fairfax courthouse on Chain Bridge Road.
NoteYou file where you and your spouse last lived together, which for Centreville couples is Fairfax County.
Alisa Chunephisal, Esq.Family Law Attorney
Attorney Insights
What I tell Centreville couples at the start.
When two people mostly agree, the lawyer's job is to keep it that way. A clean agreement now saves a fight later.
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Agreement first, filing second
A signed separation agreement settles the hard questions before the court is ever involved. Get it right, and an uncontested divorce becomes mostly paperwork.
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Know which clock you are on
With no minor children and an agreement, the wait is six months. With children, it is a year. Knowing which clock applies shapes your whole timeline.
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Do not sign just to be done
The urge to finish fast is real, but a rushed agreement can cost you for years. We make sure the deal is fair before your name goes on it.
Why Families Trust Us
Help that keeps a calm divorce calm.
When you want this handled cleanly and correctly, you want counsel that does not stir up a fight you do not need.
Experience
50+
Years Combined
Years of guiding Centreville families through divorce, custody, and support.
Expertise
100%
Family Law Focus
Family law is the whole practice, so an uncontested case moves as smoothly as it should.
Authority
AV
Preeminent Rated
Peer rated AV Preeminent, listed in Super Lawyers, and rated 10.0 on Avvo.
Trust
5★
Verified Reviews
Verified five star reviews, including recognition as a best divorce firm in Centreville.
Recognition
Recognition, including best divorce lawyers in Centreville.
We have helped Centreville couples end a marriage without ending up as enemies, and we have fought hard for the ones who needed us to fight.
Our commitment to Centreville
From Our Clients
Centreville families in their own words.
Read what Centreville clients have shared about working through divorce and custody with our attorneys.
Questions People Actually Ask
Straight talk, no legalese.
These are the questions Centreville couples ask first. If yours is not here, just ask.
Have a question about your own divorce?Call 571.260.0999 or send us a message.
Which court hears a Centreville divorce?
Centreville is in Fairfax County, so the divorce and property division go to the Fairfax County Circuit Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road. Custody or support on their own start at the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court in the same building.
How fast can an uncontested divorce move?
Faster than most people expect, once the wait is met. With a signed agreement and no minor children, the separation period is six months, and with children it is a year. After that, an uncontested case is largely paperwork and can be final within a month or two.
Do we even need a separation agreement?
Sometimes the law requires one, and even when it does not, skipping it is a risk. The agreement settles support, property, and the children in writing, so nothing is left to argue about later. We will tell you honestly whether yours is required or simply smart.
How is child support figured here?
Virginia runs both parents' gross incomes through a single guideline, then adjusts for the custody schedule and costs like childcare and health coverage. We make sure every input is correct, because that is where these numbers are won or lost.
What if we do not agree?
Then we are ready for that too. We keep settlement open where it helps, but we prepare every case as if it could go to trial, so you are never negotiating from a position of weakness.
Before You Decide
Reading that clears things up.
Plain English guides Centreville couples reach for most while they weigh the path.
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How Fast an Uncontested Divorce Moves
The clock you wait out and the paperwork stage that can be quick, and what decides whether it drags.
Centreville GuideBDo You Need a Separation Agreement?
When the law requires one, when it is simply smart, and what happens if you skip it.
SeparationCHow Child Support Is Calculated
How Virginia builds the guideline number, and where these cases are actually won or lost.
Child SupportWhen You Are Ready
Ready when you are, let's talk it through.
Tell us what is going on in your Centreville case, and we will help you find the cleanest way through.