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OfficesFairfax | Manassas
Family Law Attorneys · Kingstowne, Virginia
You built a life here. Now you are deciding what comes next.
Kingstowne is full of people who planned carefully, the home, the careers, the routine. When a marriage ends, it helps to face the next chapter just as deliberately. We help you do that, with the case filed in Fairfax County. Reach us when you are ready to talk.
Come with questions; leave with a clear next step.
You Are Not Alone
All through Kingstowne, neighbors are quietly navigating this same change. None of them do it alone, and there is no reason you should either.
6 mo.
of Virginia residency before you can file
Va. Code § 20-97
6 or 12
months apart before a no fault divorce, depending on children
Va. Code § 20-91
Fair
division, not an automatic even split, is the Virginia rule
Va. Code § 20-107.3
50+
years of combined family law practice
Three Northern Virginia offices
What We Handle
Family law help for Kingstowne families.
Whatever your divorce looks like, simple or complicated, agreed or contested, the path runs through the same court. Here is the work we take on.
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The matter you are deciding.
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Contested Divorce
When you cannot agree, a Fairfax judge decides. We prepare your case thoroughly, work toward a settlement where it serves you, and try it when that is the right call.
When You Cannot Agree 02Equitable Distribution
Virginia aims for a fair division of marital property, not an automatic fifty fifty. We work the statutory factors so the outcome reflects your particular marriage.
Fair, Not Equal 03Asset Division
The home, the vehicles, the savings, and the retirement accounts, we identify and value each marital asset so the division is clear and final.
The Marital Estate 04Separation Agreements
A clear separation agreement settles support, property, and the parenting plan before you file. We draft yours so nothing important is left unsaid.
First Protection 05Child Support
Child support follows a state guideline built on both incomes and the custody schedule. We make sure the inputs are right so the number is fair.
Guideline & Beyond 06Custody & Parenting
A parenting plan should fit your family's real week. We shape custody and visitation around school, work, and the routine your children rely on.
Parenting Time 07Spousal Support
Spousal support steadies a household while it resets. Whether you would pay or receive it, we work toward a fair amount and a fair term.
Maintenance 08Military Divorce
With Fort Belvoir and the federal workforce close by, many Kingstowne families include a service member or federal employee. We divide their retirement by its own rules.
Service MembersWhere Your Case Is Heard
Where a Kingstowne case is heard.
Kingstowne is part of Fairfax County, so a Kingstowne case is heard in 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 settle.
Circuit Court
Fairfax County Circuit Court
19th Judicial Circuit
HearsThe divorce, and how marital property and debt are divided.
DecidesEquitable distribution, with support and custody when they sit inside the divorce.
WhereDowntown Fairfax at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, northwest of Kingstowne.
NoteVirginia's largest trial court, so its calendar tends to set the pace of a contested case.
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 a hearing.
WhereInside the same Fairfax courthouse on Chain Bridge Road.
NoteYou file where you and your spouse last lived together, which for Kingstowne couples is Fairfax County.
Alisa Chunephisal, Esq.Family Law Attorney
Attorney Insights
What I tell Kingstowne clients up front.
The people who handle a divorce best are the ones who face it deliberately. A clear plan now is worth more than speed.
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Get the full picture first
Before you decide anything, gather the accounts, the debts, and the documents. Clear information is what lets you make calm choices instead of anxious ones.
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Decide what matters most
Time with the kids, the house, a clean break, people want different things. Knowing your priorities lets us build a strategy around them rather than react.
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Protect your credit and accounts
Joint debts and shared accounts can become a problem during a separation. We help you take sensible steps early so a divorce does not damage your finances.
Why Families Trust Us
Help for a thoughtful fresh start.
When you want to move forward deliberately, you want counsel that gives you clear options and a steady plan.
Experience
50+
Years Combined
Years of guiding Kingstowne families through divorce, custody, and support.
Expertise
100%
Family Law Focus
Family law is the whole practice, from a simple filing to a contested trial.
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 from Kingstowne families and others across Fairfax County.
Recognition
Recognition that reflects steady results.
We have helped Kingstowne neighbors move from a hard ending into a clear new beginning, with a plan they could stand on.
Our commitment to Kingstowne
Client Voices
Kingstowne families in their own words.
Read what Kingstowne clients have shared about working through divorce and custody with our attorneys.
Questions People Actually Ask
Clear answers, step by step.
These are the questions Kingstowne clients ask first. If yours is not here, just ask.
Have a question about your situation?Call 571.260.0999 or send us a message.
Which court hears a Kingstowne divorce?
Kingstowne 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 long before a divorce is final?
It depends on the waiting period and whether you agree. With no minor children and a signed agreement, the wait is six months; with children, it is a year. An uncontested case can finish soon after the wait, while a contested one takes longer.
What is the first thing I should do?
Gather information. Pull together your accounts, debts, income, and key documents, and think about what matters most to you. Clear facts and clear priorities let you make calm decisions instead of rushed ones.
Should I worry about joint accounts and debt?
Yes, sensibly. Shared credit and joint accounts can cause trouble during a separation. We help you take reasonable steps early, so a divorce does not quietly damage your credit or finances.
Do we have to go to court?
Often, not really. If you can agree on the terms, most of the divorce is paperwork and a brief uncontested process. We litigate only when the issues genuinely require a judge.
Before You Decide
Reading for a fresh start.
Plain English guides Kingstowne clients reach for most while they plan the next step.
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What to Expect in an Uncontested Divorce
The requirements, the timeline, and what makes a Virginia divorce uncontested.
Virginia GuideBWho Pays the Bills?
How families handle the mortgage and the cards during a separation, before any support order.
SeparationCSeparating Under One Roof
How to live separate and apart inside the same home in Virginia, and what makes it count.
Virginia GuideWhen You Are Ready
When you are ready, let's plan the next step.
Tell us what is going on in your Kingstowne case, and we will help you move forward with a clear plan.