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Family Law Attorneys · Manassas, Virginia
Your case will be heard in Manassas. So are we, right down the street.
Most Prince William family cases run through the courts on Lee Avenue in Manassas, and our office sits steps away. When you are starting a divorce or a custody case, the choices you make in the first month often shape the next two years. We help you make them well. Reach us when you are ready.
The first call is a conversation, not a commitment.
You Are Not Alone
All across Manassas, families are facing this and finding their footing. None of them do it alone, and you will not have to.
6 mo.
of Virginia residency before you can file
Va. Code § 20-97
Steps
from our Manassas office to the Lee Avenue courthouse
Prince William Judicial Center
First 30
days of a case often shape the next two years
Why early advice matters
50+
years of combined family law practice
Three Northern Virginia offices
What We Handle
Family law help for Manassas families.
Whatever brought you here, divorce, custody, support, or property, it will move through the Manassas courts, and we know them well. Here is the work we take on.
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The matter in front of you.
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Contested Divorce
When you cannot agree, a Prince William judge decides. We prepare your case fully, pursue settlement where it helps, and try it in Manassas when that is what protects you.
When You Cannot Agree 02Equitable Distribution
Virginia divides marital property by fairness, not a flat half. We work the statutory factors so the division reflects the life the two of you built.
Fair, Not Equal 03Asset Division
The house, the accounts, the cars, and the retirement, we identify and value every 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 the early decisions are made on your terms.
First Protection 05Child Support
Child support follows the 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
The first parenting schedule sets the baseline for years. We build custody and visitation around your children, knowing how much that first order matters.
Parenting Time 07Spousal Support
Spousal support turns on income, need, and the length of the marriage. Whether you would pay or receive it, we work toward a fair amount and a fair term.
Maintenance 08Military Divorce
With Quantico and the federal workforce nearby, many Manassas families include a service member or federal worker. We divide their retirement by its own rules.
Service MembersWhere Your Case Is Heard
Both courts, right here in Manassas.
Manassas is the heart of Prince William County's court system. Both the Circuit Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court sit at the Judicial Center on Lee Avenue, and our office is right beside them.
Circuit Court
Prince William County Circuit Court
31st Judicial Circuit
HearsThe divorce, and how marital property and debt are divided.
DecidesEquitable distribution, with support and custody when part of the divorce.
WhereThe Judicial Center at 9311 Lee Avenue in Manassas.
NotePrince William's docket is busy, so local knowledge and preparation move a 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.
WhereIn the same Judicial Center complex on Lee Avenue.
NoteParents who were never married usually start here, in Manassas.
Alisa Chunephisal, Esq.Family Law Attorney
Attorney Insights
What I tell Manassas clients on day one.
Day one matters. The first thirty days of a separation often shape the next two years, so get advice before you act, not after.
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Talk to someone before you move out
Leaving the home, signing a paper, or moving money can change your case. A short conversation first protects you from a costly misstep you cannot easily undo.
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The first order sets the baseline
Temporary orders and the first parenting schedule become the measuring stick for everything that follows. We make the first decisions count.
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Local procedure is real
Prince William's courts have their own rhythm and expectations. Showing up prepared, with attorneys the clerks and judges know, keeps your case moving.
Why Families Trust Us
Your home court advantage.
When your case is heard in Manassas, you want counsel who practices here, every week, in those same courtrooms.
Experience
50+
Years Combined
Years of appearing in the Prince William courts for Manassas families.
Expertise
100%
Family Law Focus
Family law is the whole practice, nothing else competes for our attention.
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 Manassas families and others across Prince William County.
Recognition
Recognition earned close to home.
Our Manassas office sits beside the courthouse on Lee Avenue, and we have walked countless Prince William families through divorce and custody from right here.
Our commitment to Manassas
From Our Clients
Manassas families in their own words.
Read what Manassas clients have shared about working through divorce and custody with our attorneys.
Questions People Actually Ask
Plain answers, about your case.
These are the questions Manassas clients ask first. If yours is not here, just ask.
Have a question about your case?Call 571.260.0999 or send us a message.
Which court hears a Manassas divorce?
The Prince William County Circuit Court at 9311 Lee Avenue in Manassas hears divorces and property division. Custody, visitation, and support on their own start at the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court in the same Judicial Center complex.
How long does a Prince William divorce take?
It depends on agreement. An uncontested divorce can finish in about one to three months once the separation period is met, while a contested case that goes to trial usually runs twelve to eighteen months. The more you agree on, the faster and cheaper it goes.
What should I do first?
Talk to a family law attorney before you move out, sign anything, or move money. The choices in the first thirty days often shape the next two years, and early advice is the cheapest protection you can get.
Is your office near the courthouse?
Yes. Our Manassas office is steps from the Prince William Judicial Center on Lee Avenue, where your case will be heard. We are in those courtrooms regularly and know the local procedure.
Do we have to go to court?
Often, no. If you and your spouse agree on the terms and sign a settlement, most of the divorce is paperwork. We litigate in Manassas only when the issues genuinely require a judge.
Before You Decide
Reading as you get started.
Plain English guides Manassas clients reach for most as a case gets underway.
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Why the First Visitation Order Matters
How the first parenting schedule sets the baseline, and why the best interests of your child drive it.
Manassas GuideBHow a No-Fault Divorce Works
The two timelines, and what you need in place before you file in Manassas.
Manassas GuideCKeeping Life Stable
How temporary orders cover the mortgage, the kids, and the bills while a case runs.
Manassas GuideWhen You Are Ready
When you are ready, let's talk it through.
Tell us what is going on in your Manassas case, and we will tell you which court, which step, and what to expect.