Child Custody & Visitation

Northern Virginia Child Custody Lawyers

Along with support and property division, child custody and visitation matters are the most contentious issues involved in a divorce. MacDowell & Associates provides strong representation for clients in the areas of child custody and visitation matters.

During the separation process, the children are often caught in the middle. This can result in feelings of anxiety, stress, and confusion. The children will often believe they are the cause for the parties’ separation. MacDowell & Associates seeks to minimize the trauma that children experience in these situations. The firm believes in achieving a custody and visitation agreement which is balanced and realistic, and in the best interests of the children. In situations where negotiated agreements are not an option, MacDowell & Associates will vigorously litigate on behalf of you and your children.

MacDowell & Associates represents clients in matters involving:

• Child custody, including sole custody, joint custody, and split custody
• Visitation and parenting plans
• Grandparent visitation rights and adoption
• Modifications to custody and visitation
• Moveaways and parental relocation
• Step parent issues
• And others

There was a time when child custody matters were much simpler – the courts simply applied the rule of “what’s best for the child.” Today, with societal developments – moveaways, blended families, and the increasing desire of grandparents for visitation rights – there are difficult questions for the parents, the attorneys, and the courts to factor into the equation. MacDowell & Associates pledges to firmly and compassionately represent the rights and interests of its clients and their children.

For an initial consultation with the child custody lawyers at MacDowell & Associates, call us at 703-591-1336, page us at 703-429-9000, or contact us online.