
Divorce is not only a major life transition, but for most people, it’s an unfamiliar one. The future you expected to have is dissolving, and you don’t know what will materialize in its place. The decisions you make now will affect you and your family for years to come. It’s critical to have the best possible guidance when you make them.
At Premier Family Law Group, our team of divorce lawyers understands what is at stake in your divorce—not only legally, but financially and personally. We bring to the table our decades of experience in Virginia divorce matters. You bring your knowledge of your unique family and its needs. We will work with you to explore your options, develop a plan to achieve your goals, and help to shape the future you hope for.
We are often asked by clients if they need to have a divorce trial. Often, the answer is no; the great majority of divorce cases are resolved by settlement, which means no trial is necessary. If your divorce is uncontested, meaning that you and your spouse have reached an agreement on all terms of the divorce, it may be possible to finalize your divorce without even appearing in court, or with only a brief appearance.
Even if your divorce is contested at the time you or your spouse file, you still may not need to go to trial. Many contested divorces are resolved through negotiation between the parties and their attorneys or through alternative dispute resolution. If you and your spouse still cannot reach agreement through those means, then the divorce is decided by a trial in front of a judge.
Issues that must be resolved before a divorce can be finalized include:
Sometimes, there are complicating factors in a divorce, such as domestic violence. If that is your situation, you need a divorce lawyer who can address your concerns with both strength and sensitivity. At Premier Family Law Group, we regularly advocate for divorce clients who need to obtain a protective order against a spouse, or who have been accused of intimate partner violence.
Divorce lawyers Kristina Cruz and David Zangrilli have concentrated their practice in divorce and related family law matters for their entire careers—almost 40 years’ combined experience. For many years, they headed the family law department of one of Virginia’s largest law firms.
They established Premier Family Law Group to provide the same high-quality representation to residents of Northern Virginia, along with the efficiency and attentive personal service of a boutique family law firm.
At Premier Family Law Group, our divorce attorneys know that every matter is unique, and that the work we do has a lasting impact on families. That’s why we are committed to empowering you with the information you need to make the right decisions for your family. We explain the legal process and your options in a thorough and straightforward way so that you can move forward with confidence—and we tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear.
But we are more than just advisors; we are advocates and experienced litigators. While most Virginia divorces end in a negotiated settlement, it is still critical to have a Virginia divorce lawyer with extensive litigation experience on your side. The best leverage in a divorce is the willingness to get up and walk away from the negotiating table, prepared to litigate, if favorable terms can’t be reached.
At Premier Family Law Group, we prepare every case thoroughly, as if it will go to trial, and your divorce lawyer will know your case inside and out. If we need to go to court to protect your interests, we are more than ready—and our opponents know it.
To learn more about your divorce options, to file for divorce, or to respond to a divorce filing, contact Premier Family Law Group to schedule a consultation. 571-336-2906
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