Child Support Attorneys in Newport News

Serving Hampton, Williamsburg, Newport News, York and Gloucester County

Divorce is hard on everyone involved, especially children. At the Hampton law firm of Thomas L. Hunter, P.C., our dedicated attorneys provide skilled legal assistance to ensure children receive financial support throughout the divorce process and beyond. When you choose us for legal guidance, you can expect to receive personalized attention. We go above and beyond to make sure our clients understand every aspect of the law and how it relates to their case. And, when circumstances demand it, we are ready to aggressively fight on your behalf.

How our child support attorneys in Williamsburg and Hampton protect the best interests of children during the divorce process

Virginia law has an unusual requirement when it comes to determining support issues. While it is typical for divorcing couples to override state guidelines by negotiating an out-of-court settlement on child custody and support issues, state law requires that the guidelines be followed in all situations.

As experienced Williamsburg child support lawyers, we ensure all guidelines are considered, including the following —

• The needs of the children, particularly in special needs situations
• The financial status of both custodial and non-custodial parents
• Other financial responsibilities of each parent, including support for children outside the marriage
• The need to pay educational expenses for college, even after a child reaches majority
• Prior agreement of both spouses, which our Hampton support lawyers help negotiate to ensure all issues meet state guidelines

Each family law attorney at our Hampton law firm has a detailed understanding of the complex provisions of Virginia child support guidelines and works within those guidelines to find solutions that meet the needs and desires of the parents. We believe parents are the best judges of the best interests of their children, and our support attorneys in Hampton find creative solutions to meet the needs of both parents and the law.

The final divorce decree is not always the end of child support issues

Many life changes — such as loss of employment or even a dramatic increase in income — may be grounds for modifying child support at any time after the divorce until all children have reached the age of majority. Our Hampton child support attorneys build a continuing relationship with our clients throughout Hampton Roads County to ensure their children remain protected even after the final divorce decree.

Contact us for a consultation

To discuss your child support concerns or family law matter with a Thomas L. Hunter, P.C. lawyer in Hampton, contact us online or call one of our three convenient offices —