Child Custody Attorney Virginia Beach
At Mahoney Richmond Thurston, PLLC, we know that navigating the child custody process is one of the most challenging aspects of a family law dispute. Each parent has unique circumstances and desires for their children and wants nothing more than to protect their child during this time. Our dedicated child custody attorney in Virginia Beach is equipped to guide you through the complexities of Virginia’s child custody laws, ensuring your children’s rights and best interests are protected.
Understanding Child Custody in Virginia
Child custody in Virginia is categorized into two main types: legal and physical custody. Legal custody describes which parent has the authority to make significant decisions affecting the child’s welfare, including education, healthcare, and religious upbringing. On the other hand, physical custody establishes the child’s living arrangements and schedule with each parent.
Virginia courts prioritize the children’s best interests in determining custody arrangements. Factors influencing child custody decisions include:
- The age, physical, and mental condition of the child and parents
- Each parent’s ability to maintain a loving relationship with the child
- The child’s needs, including other vital relationships
- Each parent’s role in the upbringing and care of the child
- The willingness of each parent to support the child’s relationship with the other parent, barring any history of domestic abuse
These factors underscore the importance of seeking experienced legal representation. Our attorneys at Mahoney Richmond Thurston, PLLC, have vast experience across various disciplines, allowing us to approach your case with a comprehensive perspective.
Our Services in Child Custody Cases
We offer multiple services tailored to address the dynamics of your child custody case:
- Collaborative Divorce: This approach fosters constructive negotiations, aiming for a mutual agreement outside of court, making the process less adversarial and more amicable for both parties involved.
- Contested Divorce and Custody Battles: Offering zealous representation in court to safeguard your parental rights and ensure your child’s best interests are at the forefront of all decisions, navigating through the complexities of the legal system on your behalf.
- Military Divorce: Recognizing the unique challenges and complexities of military families, such as deployments and military benefits, and providing in-depth guidance and support through these intricacies.
- High Asset Divorce: Focused on safeguarding your financial interests alongside your custody rights, ensuring a fair distribution of assets, including businesses, investments, and retirement accounts, in a manner that protects your future security.
- Custody Modifications: Providing assistance with modifications to existing custody orders due to changed circumstances, such as moving, changes in employment, or other significant life events, ensuring the new arrangements serve the best interests of the child.
Discover the Difference of Our Child Custody Attorney in Virginia Beach
Our dedicated team champions your legal rights and approaches each case with the respect, compassion, and integrity you deserve. With decades of combined experience in family law, our attorneys offer personalized strategies to achieve favorable outcomes. We are proud to serve the Virginia Beach community, helping parents and guardians through the emotionally taxing process of child custody disputes.
Take the Next Step
Are you facing a child custody issue? Whether you’re going through a divorce or need to modify an existing custody order, our child custody attorney in Virginia Beach is here to help. We invite you to consider Mahoney Richmond Thurston, PLLC, for a compassionate and comprehensive approach to your case. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward securing your parental rights and your child’s best interests. Remember, you don’t have to go through this challenging time alone – we’re here to support you every step of the way.
What Our Clients Are Saying
5 Stars!
I worked with Nicole Thurston, Joy, and Nancy and they were all amazing to work with. They went above and beyond to help me fight in my custody battle and my son is now doing excellent. They cared about the outcome of our case showed how much they cared. He has straight A's, on the Principal's list, and getting college offers and letters from congressmen to congratulate him for his success. We would not have gotten this far it was not for this legal team fighting day and night to give us the best possible outcome. Thank you all for everything you have done for our family. Sincerely, Tamara
Nicole handled my divorce, she was professional and detailed. If I had a question it was usually answered the same day. In court, she was very professional, had all details, and was fully ready to represent me. I could not have asked for a better attorney to represent me!
I am very impressed with Andy's capabilities - he is a talented young lawyer.
Reeves is a fine lawyer, with a great sense of humor.
Mr. Richmond deals with his clients compassionately and with legal precision. You can have confidence that he is looking out for you and trust his judgment and advice. Take his advice seriously. Mr. Richmond does a good job communicating with his clients, keeping them informed along the way.
Andrew Richmond is a great lawyer and extremely smart.
I did my research on divorce and family law attorneys before contacting anyone. A trusted friend had used Nicole and her team's services previously and highly recommended her. Entering the MNR Law offices I met their receptionist. Her smile both lightened the mood and removed some of the stress from the streets. I found the conference room to be well lit, supplies readily available, and the conduct of the staff I encountered to be well above everyday professional courtesy. Nicole was the first attorney I met with and after our initial meeting, discussing options, criteria, contractual obligations, and services that would be contracted for, I confidently chose her to be my legal counsel. The contracts were explained in detail and reviewed prior to initiating our financial transactions, and I feel I received more than what I contracted for. I paid for professional services; what I got included personalized service, the respect, and distinction of being an individual. My concerns were thoroughly vetted and understood from a personal level and translated to what I wanted and needed on a professional legal level. The team prepared the battlefield and for potential contingencies, ready to execute, ready to win. We faced the opposition…
5 stars!
I recommend them completely!
Very pleased with their professionalism and seriousness with my case.
Listen, I did the circuit of family lawyers in Virginia Beach and Andy is, hands down, the most honest, capable, genuine, and reliable lawyer around.
Reeves Mahoney did an outstanding job as my attorney during a recent contested custody battle. Knowledgeable, honest, and direct, I appreciated Reeves’ sage counsel during an incredibly difficult and anxious time. Reeves and his team provided excellent guidance and successfully navigated me through the heretofore unfamiliar minefield of family law. Reeves is one of the finest, if not the finest family law attorneys in Hampton Roads and enjoys a stellar reputation in the family law system.
Nicole was amazing to work with for my son's adoption finalization. She was extremely personable, always responded quickly to any questions, calls, or emails, and extremely nice! She made the final stages of our adoption journey amazing!
I am very thankful for all of your services. I don’t know how I would have gotten through this without you all. Your help was priceless.
I will never regret seeking (Reeves Mahoney’s) counsel … You’ve given me a lot of great advice and insight and that I’ll never regret any penny that I paid to gain that. … I just wanted to let you know that you provided a great service to me today and I will be eternally grateful.
Nicole knew exactly how to handle to my situation, doing so rapidly; conformed to my wishes, no drama. Amazing advocate: excellent skills explaining complex legalese in everyday terms. Great sense of humor: explains difficult topics; diffuses stressful situations. Guide & confidant. Earned my trust & maintained it throughout. Quality of service was outstanding! Value is phenomenal Follows up on questions & requirements, often same day, with quality details in clear & concise communications
Andy and his paralegal, Nancy, are wonderful. I had an entire custody reversal made, which I have come to understand is a rarity. Andy is clearly knowledgeable about family law and well respected by the court.
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