Family Law, Real Estate Condemnations, Wills and Estate Planning Attorney
Family law is a primary focus at the law offices of John R. Powell in McLean, Virginia. Our clients also rely on Mr. Powell's counsel and advocacy with regard to property condemnations, estate planning, including writing and updating wills and other key documents such as powers of attorney.
Contact Virginia lawyer John R. Powell to schedule a consultation regarding any of the following:
- Divorce: Learn how best to stabilize the situation for yourself and your children as you approach a divorce — and how to bring about a cost-effective, timely finalization of the divorce.
- Child Custody and Visitation: Although spouses have come to a point in the relationship where it is difficult to agree on much of anything, usually parents are able to agree that their children deserve a stable, healthy living arrangement.
- Child Support: Virginia guidelines and codes for determining child support are quite comprehensive, including questions such as whether a child is likely to need braces, what amount of support will be needed to pay for child care and takes into consideration things such as how many days a child resides with each parent.
- Modifications and Enforcement of Court Orders: It is common, after a custody or support order is finalized, for one parent or the other to seek modification or help with enforcement as crucial factors in their life, such as income and place of residence, evolve.
- Property Division: A property division agreement that keeps maximum assets in the family rather than losing them to taxes or attorneys' fees is, in fact, a win-win situation even in the face of the losing proposition that divorce represents.
- Division of Retirement Assets: Division of retirement assets is a time-sensitive issue. Marital property contained in retirement accounts is generally considered to be whatever was accumulated in the accounts from the date of the marriage until the date of separation — not the date of divorce.
- Fathers' Rights and Grandparents' Rights: Historically fathers suffered under certain prejudices when involved in family law situations. Fortunately this is no longer the case. However, that does not mean that you don't need to actively protect your rights. Under certain circumstances, grandparents may have special legal standing. Discuss your concerns and explore options for protecting grandparent's relationships with their grandchildren.
- Real Estate and Condemnations: If a utility company seeks to condemn an easement on your property in order to expand power lines or if a municipality wants to rip up a portion of your property to install sewer lines, learn about your legal rights and how to fight the condemnation — or maximize financial compensation.
- Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts: At the law offices of John R. Powell, clients often request assistance with estate planning tools such as simple wills and powers of attorney.
Contact Us Today
Schedule a consultation to discuss your legal matter such a prenuptial agreements or real estate litigation. Contact attorney John R. Powell by phone at 703-584-7716 or by e-mail through this Web site.
