Family Law
We counsel our clients in analyzing, evaluating, and appropriately resolving a host of critical issues, including grounds for divorce, lump sum or periodic spousal support, child custody and visitation, child support, equitable distribution of marital property, responsibility for debts, retirement and pension issues, and health insurance and life insurance coverage.
Divorce, child custody, child support, equitable distribution, spousal support, marital property, domestic violence.
These subjects can be complex and difficult enough to deal with in the abstract. Add the strains brought on by emotional turmoil and conflict, and these issues can become nearly intractable. Family First attorneys have been committed to helping resolve family law matters with more than 35 years combined experience in the courtroom.
Believing that settlement is often in the best interest of our clients, both monetarily and emotionally, we strive to negotiate positive outcomes for our clients. However, settling domestic relations cases is not always possible, and our experienced team of litigators will provide you with effective representation in court. We practice throughout Northern Virginia, including the City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Arlington County and Loudoun County.
We help you through this tough time to develop goals with the wellbeing of you and your family in mind, then we work with you towards those goals.
Adoption: Step-parent, Parental Placement, LGBTQ
Legal Custody
Physical Custody
Visitation Matters for: Blended Families, Children with Particular Needs, Department of State, Non-married Parties, Alienation Issues
Complicated Divorce Matters involving: Property Issues, Business Valuation, Spousal Support, Imputation of Income
Mediation Representation
Child Support
Military Divorces
Relocation including: Military, Department of State, Department of Defense
Property Settlement Agreement, Marital Agreements, Time Sharing Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements and Postnuptial Agreements
Abuse and Neglect Proceedings
LGBTQ Family Law Issues
Name Changes
“Katelin has represented me since 2017. She stood beside me and guided me through one of the most difficult times of my life, and one of the most joyous. I appreciate how much care and consideration that she had for me, and for my situation. ”
— Brian E.