Family Law Attorney Services in Virginia
The stress faced by families dealing with separation and divorce can be significant. Custody disagreements complicate the process because they’re emotional, and financial differences get harder when couples don’t agree on support or asset values. The family law attorneys at Farrell & Croft, P.C. are adept at guiding our clients beyond that turmoil, achieving results through skilled negotiation when possible and confident litigation when necessary.
Our attorneys have each practiced for over 30 years in the Circuit Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court of Prince William County, with a proven track record of fair, equitable resolutions. From the most basic issue of child support to complex questions involving business assets and retirement benefits, you’ll find experienced counsel at Farrell & Croft, P.C. Based in Manassas, our firm serves families throughout Prince William County and beyond.
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Divorce Attorney
Whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, we work diligently to protect your interests in resolving every issue the court has authority over — custody, support, property, and debt. Virginia requires specific legal grounds before a divorce can be filed. We draft settlement agreements when both sides can agree, and we litigate confidently in Prince William County’s courts when they can’t.
Child Custody & Visitation Attorney
Custody has two components — legal and physical — and Virginia law centers every decision on the best interests of the child. Parents often approach parenting differently, and our role is helping reach an arrangement that actually works day to day. When circumstances change materially, we also handle custody modifications and relocation disputes.
Child Support Attorney
Virginia calculates child support using statutory guidelines, and we help clients negotiate, determine, and enforce support orders. Both parents have a legal duty to support their children, and the amount is calculated from each parent’s income, custody time, and costs like health insurance and daycare. We also pursue enforcement, including wage withholding and contempt proceedings, when a parent falls behind on payments.
Spousal Support (Alimony) Attorney
Also known as alimony, spousal support is based on need and ability to pay — not gender, and not automatic. Virginia courts weigh factors including but not limited to the length of the marriage and each spouse’s earning capacity to decide the amount and duration. We represent clients on both sides of this question, whether you’re likely to pay or to receive support.
Property Division (Equitable Distribution) Attorney
Virginia divides marital property through equitable distribution — fair, not necessarily equal — and classification is often the hardest part. The court has to determine what is separate, marital or hybrid (part separate and part marital) property before it can divide anything. We help clients identify every asset actually on the table, including ones that are easy to overlook.
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Marital Debt Attorney
Marital debt is apportioned equitably too — regardless of whose name is on the account. Debt incurred for the benefit of the marriage counts as marital debt even if only one spouse signed for it. We also help structure the division so it actually protects you, since a divorce decree doesn’t change what a creditor’s own records show.
Premarital Agreements Attorney
A premarital agreement lets you define property and support terms before you marry, rather than leaving those decisions to a court later. These agreements aren’t only for couples with significant wealth — they’re often used to protect a family business or clarify expectations around inherited property. To be enforceable, they generally need to be in writing and signed voluntarily by both parties.
Separation Agreements Attorney
A separation agreement resolves your divorce terms by agreement, without waiting on a contested court hearing. It can address custody, support, and property division all in one document, and once signed it typically becomes part of your final divorce decree — enforceable by the court just like a litigated order. We negotiate and draft these agreements so they hold up, rather than creating problems that resurface later.
Adoption Attorney
Adoption requires experienced counsel to protect your parental rights from the start. Virginia allows several types of adoption, including private placement, agency, stepparent adoptions, and adult adoptions each with its own legal requirements. Learn more about adoption & surrogacy →
Enforcement of Court Orders Attorney
A court order is only as good as its enforcement — we handle contempt proceedings and other remedies when the other party won’t comply. Whether it’s unpaid child support or a parent failing to return a child at the appointed time, we’re knowledgeable about the enforcement remedies available in Prince William County. Penalties for contempt vary, and the right approach depends on the specific facts of your case.
Child Abuse & Neglect Attorney
Allegations of abuse or neglect move fast and carry serious consequences — for both reporting and responding parties. Virginia’s Child Protective Services has significant authority once a report is filed, including the ability to remove a child from the home and interview children without a parent’s knowledge. If you’re accused, you need to take it seriously and get counsel immediately, even if you’ve done nothing wrong.
Protective Orders Attorney
Protective orders address family abuse, stalking, and related offenses — whether you’re seeking one or defending against one. An Emergency Protective Order issued after an arrest only lasts 72 hours, so you have to follow through with additional paperwork to get extended protection. These orders can also affect custody, child support, and who stays in the family home, so having experienced counsel matters on either side of the case.
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Farrell & Croft, P.C. holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has earned Martindale-Hubbell’s Platinum Client Champion award.
Frequently Asked Questions
Farrell & Croft, P.C. handles divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, property and debt division, premarital and separation agreements, adoption and surrogacy, enforcement of court orders, protective orders, and child abuse and neglect matters.
The firm’s attorneys have each practiced family law for over 30 years, including litigating in the Circuit Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court of Prince William County.
No. The firm negotiates and drafts settlement agreements when parties can reach agreement, and can be available for consultation during mediation, in addition to litigating contested matters.
Farrell & Croft, P.C. is based in Manassas, Virginia, and serves families throughout Prince William County and the broader Northern Virginia region.
Contact Farrell & Croft, P.C. to schedule a consultation, where an attorney will discuss your specific situation and the family law issues involved.
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